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title: "Unity Schools Trust ~ Catering Services Tender"
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# Unity Schools Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

Buyer: UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f148

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## Summary

The Unity Schools Trust has initiated a tender for catering services, covering its two schools located in Staines and Woking, Surrey. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 17th December 2021. The contract period will run from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2027, valuing at approximately £761,810. The procurement method employed for this tender is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in healthy and innovative food services tailored to school environments. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing catering for educational institutions, alongside a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, are encouraged to participate. The Unity Schools Trust seeks a contractor who can not only provide value for money but also enhance the dining experience for students and staff alike.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Unity Schools Trust. Unity Schools Trust is a geographically based Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed in September 2015. All academies in the MAT are governed by one trust, with clear lines of delegation to local governing bodies in each academy. We have 2 schools in our trust currently, namely, The Magna Carta School in Staines and Bishop David Brown School in Woking. The Magna Carta School ~ Thorpe Rd, Staines Upon Thames TW18 3HJ http://www.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk/ Bishop David Brown School ~ Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RF http://www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Unity Schools Trust. Unity Schools Trust is a geographically based Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed in September 2015. All academies in the MAT are governed by one trust, with clear lines of delegation to local governing bodies in each academy. We have 2 schools in our trust currently, namely, The Magna Carta School in Staines and Bishop David Brown School in Woking. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1250 students and 139 teaching and support staff at The Magna Carta School, and 615 students and 64 teaching and support staff at Bishop David Brown School. With a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 2022 to 2025 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The Unity Schools Trust for the duration of this contract. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Trust, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements with the potential of offering breakfast. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Unity Schools Trust expects the successful Supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Trust expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that students should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a Trust who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the Supplier's tender submission would be welcomed. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years' basis. See SQ Document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021040-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £761,810 |
| Lots value | £761,810 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,360,151 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW18 3HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Egham Hythe |
| Westminster constituency | Runnymede and Weybridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021040-2022
- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027099-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk/
- http://www.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk/
- http://www.unityschoolstrust.co.uk/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=710294208
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/G2E829G8R3

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