--- title: "Ridgeway Education Trust - Catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2021-09-16" --- # Ridgeway Education Trust - Catering Buyer: RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028fa9.json) ## Summary The Ridgeway Education Trust is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a comprehensive daily catering service for its schools located in Didcot and Sutton Courtenay, with a total estimated value of £2,965,650. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code 55524000), and is advancing through the Active stage of the tendering process. The initial contract duration is set for three years, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending the contract up to five years. The deadline for submission of tenders is 5th March 2021, with the review of tenders expected to have a standstill period following the award announcement. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals via electronic submission methods detailed in the tender documentation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with experience in delivering innovative and appealing meal options for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to enhance student engagement with food services and adapt to dietary needs will be particularly favoured. Additionally, the requirement for collaboration to improve service delivery over time indicates that businesses that value partnerships and customer feedback will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this lucrative contract. ## Notice Ridgeway Education Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the three Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast, morning break, and a full lunch service for each school day at the secondary school and a full lunch service at the primary school.There are a wide range of facilities available on all school sites including a 6th Form Cafe outlet. ### Lot Information Didcot Girls School & St Birinus Boys School Ridgeway Education Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of breakfast, morning break and a full lunch service for each school day. There are currently [insert number] pupils on roll for the academic year [20xx/xx]. Of this figure, [insert number] pupils are entitled to free school meals. [TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation].[[Some/all] members of the catering team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation].The [School/Trust] is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.The [School/Trust] is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of fiveyears. Sutton Courteney CofE Primary School Sutton Courtenay Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023062-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2024, 2025 or 2026 dependent on whether optional extensions are exercised. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,965,650 | | Lots value | £2,965,650 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RIDGEWAY EDUCATION TRUST | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 7AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Didcot West | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023062-2021 - 3 Feb 2021 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002131-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home - https://www.ridgewayeducationtrust.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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