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title: "Special Partnership Trust - Catering"
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# Special Partnership Trust - Catering

Buyer: SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c9ba

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## Summary

The Special Partnership Trust is seeking a catering service for an SEN multi academy trust through a limited procurement method. This tender, titled "Special Partnership Trust - Catering," has been completed as of 19 July 2021. The procurement process was initiated under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. Although no bids were received during the Further Competition via the YPO DPS 879 Framework, the Trust opted for a Direct Award to Cleverchefs Ltd, the supplier deemed most suitable for the schools environment. The contract, valued at £545,226, was signed on 4 May 2021 and includes a duration of three years with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year terms. The service is classified under the CPV category 55524000, which refers to school catering services, and will be delivered in the region of Truro, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those focused on delivering services to educational institutions. Companies that specialise in school catering, especially those with experience in special educational needs (SEN) environments, would be well-suited to consider similar future tenders. The procurement stage highlights a gap in bids, suggesting a potential for other companies to explore and compete for contracts within this niche market. As demand for tailored catering solutions continues within academic settings, businesses that align their offerings with the requirements of multi academy trusts could significantly enhance their growth prospects in the sector.

## Notice

Catering service for an SEN multi academy trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering service at an SEN Multi Academy Trust. Additional information: The Multi Academy Trust published a Further Competition via the YPO DPS 879 Framework. No bids were received. In this instance the Trust made a Direct Award to the supplier that was assessed as being suitable for the schools environment and to mobilise the contract in a timely manner.

Options: A three year contract with the option of 2 x 1 year extensions.

### Procurement Information

The Multi Academy Trust published a Further Competition via the YPO DPS 879 Framework. No bids were received. In this instance the Trust made a Direct Award to the supplier that was assessed as being suitable for the schools environment and to mobilise the contract in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016973-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 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 | £545,226 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 1TE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Probus & St Erme |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEVERCHEFS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016973-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:235629-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.specialpartnership.org/web

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