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title: "CE-02211 Uffculme Academy Trust Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d9fa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UFFCULME ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2021-08-26"
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# CE-02211 Uffculme Academy Trust Catering

Buyer: UFFCULME ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d9fa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CE-02211 Uffculme Academy Trust Catering" is initiated by the Uffculme Academy Trust, focusing on providing school catering services, particularly for Holyrood Academy and Neroche Primary School. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 8th October 2021. The total contract value is estimated at approximately £8.15 - £8.97 million over a five-year period, with the contract spanning 1800 days. The procurement method is classified as selective under a restricted procedure, targeting vendors with relevant experience in the school catering industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in educational meal services. Companies that can provide high-quality catering solutions suited for schools and demonstrate experience in delivering similar services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there are optional elements in the contract that could allow for expanded services across other schools, making this an attractive prospect for businesses aiming for growth in the educational market.

## Notice

This restricted tender process is for the procurement of catering services for Uffculme Academy Trust. The core contract will be for the provision of catering services for Holyrood Academy and Neroche Primary School. Neroche Primary School receives a delivered in service from Holyrood Academy, as do a number of other schools in the local area which are not part of the trust. There will also be additional optional elements of the contract which the trust can choose to take up at their discretion, including catering services and support for other schools in the MAT and other schools to which the MAT delivers currently. Please note these additional services are optional and are not guaranteed under this contract. Further detail can be found in the tendering documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This restricted tender process is for the procurement of catering services for Uffculme Academy Trust. The core contract will be for the provision of catering services for Holyrood Academy and Neroche Primary School. Neroche Primary School receives a delivered in service from Holyrood Academy, as do a number of other schools in the local area which are not part of the trust. There will also be additional optional elements of the contract which the trust can choose to take up at their discretion, including catering services and support for other schools in the MAT and other schools to which the MAT delivers currently. Please note these additional services are optional and are not guaranteed under this contract. Further detail can be found in the tendering documentation.

Options: Please see tendering documentation for a list of the options included within this tender. The core contract value for Holyrood and Neroche is estimated to be around PS290k - PS320k per annum (PS1.45m - PS1.60m over 5 years). The full contract value is estimated to be in the region of PS1.62 - PS1.79m per annum (PS8.15 - PS8.97m over 5 years). This full contract value includes all optional elements of this contract, in order to allow these to be incorporated into this contract should the Trust elect to take these up. However, only the provision of meals at Holyrood and Neroche will form the initial service under this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021130-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,970,000 |
| Lots value | £8,970,000 |
| 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 | UFFCULME ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | AVISHAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | UFFCULME, DEVON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX15 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Chard North |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 26 Aug 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021130-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://avishayes.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.uffculmetrust.org/

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