---
title: "Norther Star Academies Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-02"
---

# Norther Star Academies Trust

Buyer: RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf2a

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## Summary

The Northern Star Academies Trust is currently seeking partners for a catering services tender within the education sector, particularly focused on school meals. This open procurement process, which falls under the category of services, is active and aims to establish a framework agreement lasting three years, with two optional one-year extensions. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 15th September 2021. Contracts are intended to commence on 1st January 2022 for certain schools, with various site visits planned for early August 2021 to assess facilities at multiple school locations in the Skipton and Harrogate areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering companies looking to expand into the educational sector by providing modern and appealing food services that comply with national standards, including specific dietary provisions. Businesses that excel in catering for diverse dietary needs, sustainability, and efficient service delivery would be well-suited to compete. There is an emphasis on collaboration and innovative approaches that align with the Trust’s vision for healthy eating and sustainability, making it attractive for forward-thinking catering firms eager to engage with educational institutions.

## Notice

Catering Tender

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Tender

Renewal: 2 optional 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 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 | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | SKIPTON |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD23 1QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018390-2021
- 2 Aug 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018364-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redboxcs.com
- https://www.nsat.org.uk/

## Provenance

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