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title: "Tender for a Framework Agreement for Management of the Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028da2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CROMWELL LEARNING COMMUNITY MAT"
published: "2021-06-01"
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# Tender for a Framework Agreement for Management of the Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools

Buyer: THE CROMWELL LEARNING COMMUNITY MAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028da2

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## Summary

The Tender for a Framework Agreement for the Management of Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools has been initiated by The Cromwell Learning Community MAT, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender process began with a deadline for tender responses set for 19th February 2021, followed by evaluations on 9th March 2021, and the contract was awarded by 26th March 2021, with the contract commencement aimed for 1st September 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the initiative includes two primary schools: Bordesley Village Primary School and Cromwell Junior and Infant School.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school meals and healthy food provisions. Suppliers who have experience in delivering quality catering services that meet government standards and cater to specific dietary needs, such as Halal requirements, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can provide attractive, nutritious menus that encourage healthy eating among primary school students are likely to find significant growth potential through this contract.

## Notice

The Cromwell Learning Community MAT consisting of two schools in Birmingham, have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered as a group. The Schools involved are: - Bordesley Village Primary School Cromwell Junior and Infant School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Schedule Bidding companies to visit the schools - 27th January 2021 Deadline for return of tender responses - 19th February 2021 Quality Evaluations by shortlisted Contractors - 9th March 2021 Site visits or references may take place before - WC 15th March 2021 Contract awarded by - 26th March 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 Schools' main aims for the new contract are to have a catering service that: # Achieves or maintains the Gold Award Food For Life status. https://www.foodforlife.org.uk/schools/criteria-and-guidance # Offers food that consistently looks and tastes appetising and is attractively presented. # Encourages pupils to take a heathy and balanced meal and menus are suitable for a primary school. # Provides food that fully complies with the Government Standards. The schools feel treat days and sessions do work well and encourage uptake generally. Consultation with each school is to be encouraged however the health eating requirements should be the focus of menus. # Encourages a higher number of pupils to use the lunch service where appropriate (see details on the individual Schools below) including all those entitled to free meals. 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/012216-2021 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 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 | THE CROMWELL LEARNING COMMUNITY MAT |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 5BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIQUILL |

## 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

- 1 Jun 2021 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012216-2021
- 13 Apr 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007677-2021
- 27 Jan 2021 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001612-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clct.co.uk
- http://www.redboxcs.com
- https://www.foodforlife.org.uk/schools/criteria-and-guidance

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