--- title: "School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2021-06-01" --- # School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT Buyer: THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef.json) ## Summary The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust is seeking to procure a multi-supplier framework for school catering services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 1st July 2021. Catering opportunities are available for a range of schools within the trust, initially covering three schools, with possible expansions in the future. The plan is to have a contract commence in February 2022, aiming for a five-year term, which includes extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure to ensure a competitive selection of providers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their operations within the education sector. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality catering services tailored to schools would be particularly well-suited to respond. The procurement specifies a minimum turnover requirement of £250,000, emphasising the need for a robust operational capacity. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to best value, alongside essential insurance and compliance with safety regulations, will be at a competitive advantage in bidding for this contract. ## Notice Rodillian Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools within the trust may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 2 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Rodillian MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 3 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-October 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Rodillian Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged that the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 2 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 3 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering service and support required by the trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP. Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as October and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF3 3PS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Ardsley & Robin Hood | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South West and Morley | | Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2021 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=222976 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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