---
title: "The Provision of Schools Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b816"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# The Provision of Schools Catering Services

Buyer: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b816

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## Summary

The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is conducting a public procurement process for the Provision of Schools Catering Services, which falls under the services category in the school catering industry. This procurement is currently at the award stage, and originated from a tender with a value of £4,000,000, aimed at providing nutritious meals to students in various educational institutions across the UK. Key dates include the contract period from 9 August 2021 to 8 August 2025, with the submission method for bids being electronic or written. The procurement method is open, ensuring broader participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow in the educational catering sector. Companies specialising in food services, particularly those with experience in catering for schools, would be well-suited to compete. A focus on health and sustainability in food sourcing is vital, making this a prime opportunity for suppliers who thrive on offering nutritious menu options. With multiple awarded lots, potential bidders can engage towards diverse segments, such as primary and secondary school catering.

## Notice

Outwood Grange Academies Trust "The Trust" is looking to create a framework for the Provision of Schools Catering Services for schools across the Trust. The Trust is committed to ensuring that all Students are able to obtain affordable, nutritious meals from a catering service that sources its foods with consideration to health and sustainability.

### Lot Information

Primaries

Outsourced Catering provision for Primary Schools

Renewal: Upon expiry a reprocurement of this framework will take place.

Secondaries

Outsourced Catering provision for secondary schools across the Trust.

Renewal: A reprocurement of this framework will take place upon expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025102-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2PF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK; ISS WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025102-2021
- 3 Jun 2021 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
- https://www.grange.outwood.com/

## Provenance

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