--- title: "School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (FCAT)" published: "2021-04-22" --- # School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools Buyer: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (FCAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4ddd5f4-e275-4db6-a04f-e59cb0dcdd68.json) ## Summary The Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) is inviting tenders for the 'School Catering Framework Contract for FCAT Schools'. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 21st May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and lasting until 31st October 2024, including options for extension. This selective procurement, following a restricted procedure, aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services across initially four to five schools, with the possibility of additional schools joining later. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with educational institutions by providing flexible and efficient catering services tailored to school needs. Companies with experience in school meal provision, a commitment to delivering high-quality and value-driven services, and the capacity to adjust to the specific dietary requirements of schoolchildren will be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming stages, including site surveys and tender briefings, to fully leverage this opportunity. ## Notice Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable FCAT to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 4/5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for FCAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in November 2021. Please note that this process covers all catering services within FCAT primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in November 2021. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early June 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-July and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-September. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bc80a9-311f-4881-85f7-e0f89b570bc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (FCAT) | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY4 1TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Waterloo | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bc80a9-311f-4881-85f7-e0f89b570bc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bc80a9-311f-4881-85f7-e0f89b570bc9 22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR161853 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://www.rpj3group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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