--- title: "River Learning Trust - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02904b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02904b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02904b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02904b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RIVER LEARNING TRUST" published: "2021-09-16" --- # River Learning Trust - Catering Services Buyer: RIVER LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02904b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02904b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02904b.json) ## Summary River Learning Trust, an education institution based in Kidlington, is seeking tenders for "Catering Services" to provide comprehensive food services across several schools in Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000) and is currently at the active tendering stage, with the deadline for submissions set for the 8th of March 2021. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method under the restricted procedure, allowing bidders to submit proposals for multiple lots spanning an initial three-year period with options for two additional 12-month extensions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in catering services, particularly those with experience in school environments. Companies that offer diverse meal options, can adhere to food safety standards, and demonstrate the ability to customize services according to individual school requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the structure of the tendering allows both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms to participate, fostering a competitive environment across multiple lots, thus enhancing the chance for service providers to engage with a substantial contract value of up to £13,585,000. ## Notice River Learning Trust are currently out to tender for the provision of Catering Services.The Contractors will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the schools. This will consist of breakfast, morning break, after school club a full lunch service for each school day. The Trust has chosen to offer the contracts through a number of Lots. Bidders are able to bid on one, some or all Lots. The Lots have been constructed to maximise competition, to enable bidders of all types to submit and with consideration of the school types and geographic locations. It is important for bidders to note that whilst the schools have been allocated in Lots it is imperative that their own individual requirements are considered and delivered on. Full details for every school are contained in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information River Learning Trust - Lot 1 Lot 1:The Oxford Academy, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 6JZWheatley Park School, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QHPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 2 Lot 2:Gosford Hill School, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NTChipping Norton School, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DYPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 3 Lot 3Kingsdown SchoolSeven Fields Primary SchoolPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 4 Lot 4The Cherwell SchoolThe Swan SchoolPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 5 Lot 5The Marlborough SchoolPlease see tender documentation for full details of the school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 6 Lot 6Beckley CofE Primary SchoolCutteslowe Primary SchoolGarsington CofE Primary SchoolHorspath Primary SchoolLarkrise Primary SchoolNew Marston Primary SchoolRose Hill Primary SchoolSandhills Primary SchoolWolvercote Primary SchoolPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. River Learning Trust - Lot 7 Lot 7Charlbury Primary SchoolEdith Moorhouse Primary SchoolMadley Brook CP SchoolMiddle Barton SchoolTower Hill Community Primary SchoolWindrush Primary School (not yet open)Witney Community Primary SchoolPlease see tender documentation for full details of each school's requirements. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two 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 five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023077-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2024, 2025 or 2026 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,585,000 | | Lots value | £13,585,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £16,011,381 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RIVER LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | KIDLINGTON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX5 2NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Kidlington East | | Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLK14 Swindon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CULINERA; DOLCE; EDWARDS AND WARD; HARRISON CATERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023077-2021 - 4 Feb 2021 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002276-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dolce.co.uk - http://www.edwardsandward.co.uk - http://www.harrisoncatering.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home - https://riverlearningtrust.org/ - https://www.culinera.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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