--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Food and Outsourced Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEART ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Framework for the Provision of Food and Outsourced Catering Services Buyer: HEART ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6af6b6e-e977-4c8e-abda-4f926425706e.json) ## Summary The HEART Academies Trust has initiated a tender for the "Framework for the Provision of Food and Outsourced Catering Services," focusing on high-quality nutritional meals for students. This procurement falls under the Canteen and Catering Services industry category, with services to be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and beyond. Currently in the Tender stage, the process commenced on 21 February 2025, with submissions due by 28 March 2025. The contract is set to begin on 30 April 2025 and will run until 29 April 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure aimed at acquiring services above the threshold, with a total contract value of £200,000,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-standard catering services, particularly those already experienced in educational environments. Ideal for well-established companies rather than SMEs or VCSEs, this framework seeks suppliers who can consistently provide nutritious meals that contribute to better learning outcomes. Notably, the evaluation of bids will consider commercial viability (30%), quality (50%), and social value (20%), making this an attractive prospect for companies that can demonstrate comprehensive service excellence and social responsibility. ## Notice Value Match and HEART are looking to source a single Supplier per Lot to service a Catering Framework with a focus on providing meals with high nutritional value that are accessible and appealing to students. The desired outcome of this process is to award a Framework for a catering offering with a focus on maximising learning outcomes for children. Meals with high nutritional value will enable students to focus and learn, this is particularly important as for some children, the school lunch may be the only meal, or the only healthy meal, of the day. Additional information: Value Match and HEART are looking to source a single Supplier per Lot to service a Catering Framework with a focus on providing meals with high nutritional value that are accessible and appealing to students. The desired outcome of this process is to award a Framework for a catering offering with a focus on maximising learning outcomes for children. Meals with high nutritional value will enable students to focus and learn, this is particularly important as for some children, the school lunch may be the only meal, or the only healthy meal, of the day. Evaluation Weighting: Commercial: 30.0% Quality: 50.0% Social: 20.0% ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184f94b1-b5b2-44c7-9296-0615df15dd9f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | 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 | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7PZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | De Parys | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184f94b1-b5b2-44c7-9296-0615df15dd9f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184f94b1-b5b2-44c7-9296-0615df15dd9f 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://cimple.uk/detail/461611 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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