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title: "St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02abb3"
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published: "2021-10-06"
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# St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02abb3

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## Summary

The St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust is conducting a catering tender for school services in Norwich and East Norfolk, classified under the CPV code for school catering services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids closing on 17th June 2021. The selected supplier will be responsible for providing catering services across nine schools, commencing from 1st January 2022. The contract, valued at approximately £3,600,000 over four years, has an option to extend for an additional two years. All interested parties, particularly small and medium enterprises, are encouraged to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in food service and engage with local suppliers may have a competitive edge. Additionally, organisations that prioritise healthy eating and sustainable practices are likely to resonate well with the Trust's vision, thereby enhancing their chances of winning this lucrative contract.

## Notice

The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 8 primary schools and 1 secondary school. *Notre Dame High School, Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PB *St Marys RC Primary School, Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DG *St Benets Catholic Primary, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PQ *St Edmunds Catholic Primary School, St Marys Street, Bungay, NR32 1AY *St Augustines Catholic Primary School, 19 West End, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5AG *St Mary & St Peter Catholic Primary School, East Anglian Way, Gorleston, NR31 6QY *Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Tollgate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XD *St Marthas Catholic Primary School, Field Lane, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY - To commence 1 August 2022 *St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary, Jessop Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 8 primary schools and 1 secondary school. The Trust has approximately 3,400 students as well as 50 nursey places on its roll, along with approximately 470 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as to looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2022 to the 31st December 2024 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extension would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the schools will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The successful Supplier will be expected to maximise the sourcing of fresh produce on a local basis, as well as provide support on educating the pupils in healthy eating and where food comes from, as well as having experience of providing a delivered service as this is the case currently at St Marys & St Peters primary school A key requirement is that the delivered service is produced at one of the trusts existing schools. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract (in a non-Covid environment) is circa PS720,000 per annum . Please see further details within SQ Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024891-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,764,551 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024891-2021
- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009282-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=631980324
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/57HY785VH6
- https://www.stjohnthebaptist-cmat.org.uk/

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