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title: "Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d98"
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buyer: "PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust

Buyer: PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d98

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## Summary

The Priestley Academy Trust is seeking tenders for the management of its catering services across five schools located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The procurement process, classified under school catering services, is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline for tender responses set for 12th February 2021. Key dates include contractor presentations scheduled for 17th March 2021 and the official contract commencement on 1st September 2021. This open procurement method aims to enhance the financial and qualitative aspects of the catering services in the Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on school catering and food services, especially those with a strong emphasis on providing nutritious and appealing meals. Companies that excel in customer service and have experience managing large-scale catering contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on healthy meal options and the potential for marketing investment in the Trust's catering services indicate that suppliers with innovative food offerings and a proactive relationship management approach will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Priestley Multi Academy Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The Schools involved are: - * Atlas Community Primary School * Green Lane Primary School * Lilycroft Primary School * Margaret McMillan Primary School * Westbourne Primary School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Schedule Bidding companies to visit the schools - WC 18th January 2021 Deadline for return of tender responses - 12th February 2021 Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 17th March 2021 Site visits or references may take place before - WC 22nd March 2021 Contract awarded by - 1st April 2021 Mobilisation Meeting - 19th April 2021 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021 Presentations: A typical agenda is likely to be: Contractors will have 45 minutes to deliver a presentation to the Trust. The agenda will be a short introduction - approximately 5 minutes, followed by a presentation of foods that the Trust would expect to see on the day-to-day menus - approximately 25 minutes, and then followed by questions and answers - approximately 15 minutes. It will be a requirement of the presentation that the area or operations manager who would have direct responsibility for the contract is present. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust. Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events and to visitors. Please note there is a requirement for HMC Halal food provision in all schools and there is a LGPS in place.

Renewal: The option to extend is for two, one year extensions at the end of the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012252-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD9 5DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Manningham |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012252-2021
- 27 Jan 2021 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001602-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.priestley.academy
- http://www.redboxcs.com

## Provenance

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