---
title: "CE-01202 Estuaries MAT Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b275"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESTUARIES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2021-05-18"
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# CE-01202 Estuaries MAT Catering

Buyer: ESTUARIES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b275

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## Summary

The Estuaries Multi Academy Trust is seeking providers for the CE-01202 Estuaries MAT Catering contract, which pertains to the provision of school catering services within the UKK4 region. The procurement process, classified under services, was completed with an active contract awarded to Innovate Services Ltd, valued at £3,023,235. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, and the award was finalised on 26th April 2021, with a focus on quality (65%) and cost (35%) as the main evaluation criteria. The contract includes options for two one-year extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in school or educational contexts. Companies that can manage the complexities of catering operations, including staff management, food supply, and meal preparation, will find this tender relevant. As this contract is substantial and includes potential extensions, it may appeal to both large service providers and well-established catering firms looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

## Notice

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.

Options: The option of two, one year contract extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011012-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 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 | £3,023,235 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESTUARIES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ12 2NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Bushell |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Abbot |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011012-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.impactfood.co.uk
- https://estuaries.co.uk/contact/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:622754-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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