--- title: "Acer Trust - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02911c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02911c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02911c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02911c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ACER TRUST" published: "2021-09-15" --- # Acer Trust - Catering Services Buyer: ACER TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02911c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02911c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02911c.json) ## Summary Acer Trust is conducting a tender process for catering services at several schools under its management, encompassing the provision of meals for around 4,064 pupils. The contracting authority is based in Oxford, UK, and the procurement process is currently at the active stage. This tender follows a selective procurement method, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 March 2021. Successful vendors can expect to manage services for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those equipped to handle large volume meal preparation and delivery. Companies with experience in catering for educational establishments or those well-versed in the nuances of providing nutritious meal options to school-aged children will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate compliance with TUPE regulations and understand the operational requirements of educational catering, including managing dietary needs and free school meal provisions, are encouraged to participate. ## Notice Acer Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the seven Trust schools is a mix of in-house and outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning break at some sites and a full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently 4064 pupils on roll for the academic year 2020/21. Of this figure, 320 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 310 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (18) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Acer Trust - Lot 1 Please see tender documents for details of school requirements. 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 Acer Trust - Lot 2 Please see tender documentation for full details of the school requirements. 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. Acer Trust - Lot 3 Please see tender documentation for full details. 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. Acer Trust - Lot 4 Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. 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. Acer Trust - Lot 5 Please see tender documentation for full details. 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. Acer Trust - Lot 6 Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. 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. Acer Trust - Lot 7 Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements. 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/022984-2021 | | 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 | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jun 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 | £5,013,000 | | Lots value | £5,014,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,371,166 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ACER TRUST | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX2 9JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Cumnor | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CATER LINK; DOLCE; OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 19:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022984-2021 - 8 Feb 2021 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002485-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://acertrust.org.uk/ - http://www.dolce.co.uk - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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