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title: "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f623"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2021-11-12"
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# Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f623

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## Summary

The Scholars' Education Trust is currently in the tender stage for the "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender," aimed at procuring school catering services across four of its schools located in Hertfordshire, England. Key dates include a tender deadline on 7 December 2021 and an invitation date for the second stage on 17 December 2021. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and suppliers interested in this opportunity should ensure their electronic submissions are timely and compliant with the specified guidelines.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those with capabilities in managing multiple locations and high volumes. Companies that are already engaged in educational services or have prior experience in catering for academic institutions in the UK would be especially well-suited to compete. With four distinct schools under the Scholars' Education Trust umbrella, successful bidders are likely to establish a long-term partnership, potentially extending beyond the initial three-year contract with the option for further renewal.

## Notice

To provide school catering services for four of Scholars' Education Trust schools: Harpenden Academy - Primary School Priory Academy - Extended Secondary School Robert Barclay Academy - Secondary School Samuel Ryder Academy - All Through School

### Lot Information

Robert Barclay Academy - Secondary School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 149 Year 8 117 Year 9 121 Year 10 116 Year 11 107 Sixth Form Year 12 34 Sixth Form Year 13 37 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price 2.65 GBP FSM Entitled: 140 Uptake: TBC Value: 2.65 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: TBC Value: 2.65 GBP Staff Duty Meal Entitled: 5 Uptake: TBC Value: 5.00 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 117 Uptake: TBC Value: 2.99 GBP Sales over 12 months FSM Sales over 12 months 29,748 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales over 12 months 126,858 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales over 12 months 1,784 GBP Staff Cash Sales over 12 months TBC GBP Hospitality Sales over 12 months 2,121 GBP Service Times Breakfast: 08:00 - 08:30 Break: 11:00 - 11:20 Lunch: 12:20 - 13:55 Locked in Policy: Yes Current Contractor HCL

Renewal: Three years with option of 2 year extension

Harpenden Academy - Primary School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group EYFS 27 KS1 60 KS2 153 Pricings/Sales UIFSM Entitled: 87 Uptake: 59 (in Sept & Oct 21) Value: 2.45 GBP FSM Entitled: 9 Uptake: 0 (in Sept & Oct 21) Value: 2.45 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 139 / day Value: 2.55 GBP Staff Duty Meal N/A Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 31 Uptake: 1 (in Sept & Oct 21) Value: 2.55 GBP + VAT Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales over 12 months 23,170 GBP FSM Sales over 12 months 247 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales over 12 months 26,734 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales over 12 months N/A Staff Cash Sales over 12 months 196 GBP Hospitality Sales over 12 months 0 GBP Service Times 11:45 - 13:30 Current Contractor abm

Renewal: Three years plus option 2 year extension

Priory Academy - Extended Secondary School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 5 119 Year 6 120 Year 7 117 Year 8 107 Year 9 103 Year 10 98 Year 11 95 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price 2.50 GBP FSM Entitled: 100 Uptake: 57 average Lunch Value: 2.50 GBP Breakfast Value: 1.00 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 266 average daily Value: 2.50 GBP Staff Duty Meal Entitled: 3 Uptake: Occasionally Value: 2.73 GBP + VAT Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 74 Uptake: TBC Value: 2.73 GBP + VAT Sales over 12 months FSM Sales over 12 months 20,440 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales over 12 months 74,753 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales over 12 months. 605 GBP Staff Cash Sales over 12 months 1,166 GBP Hospitality Sales over 12 months 0 GBP Service Times Breakfast Club: 07:45 - 08:15 Break: 10:20 - 10:40 Lunch: 12:20 - 13:25 Locked in Policy: Yes Current Contractor Principals Contract Catering t/a Hobbs School Catering

Renewal: Three years plus option 2 year extension

Samuel Ryder Academy - All Through School

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Reception 55 Year 1 57 Year 2 60 Year 3 59 Year 4 60 Year 5 59 Year 6 59 Year 7 207 Year 8 188 Year 9 204 Year 10 161 Year 11 166 Sixth Form 128 Total 1,463 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price 2.65 GBP UIFSM Entitled: 172 Uptake: 128 average Value: 2.50 GBP FSM Entitled: 194 Uptake: 60% average Value: 2.65 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 500 / day Primary Value: 2.50 GBP Secondary Value: 2.30 GBP Staff Duty Meal Entitled: 12 daily, 25 once / week, 12 twice / week, 6 three / week. Uptake: 100 / month Value: 2.65 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 190 Uptake: 134 / month Value: 2.99 GBP Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales over 12 months TBC GBP FSM Sales over 12 months 73,391 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales over 12 months 150,323 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales over 12 months 2,366 GBP Staff Cash Sales over 12 months 1,549 GBP Hospitality Sales over 12 months 17,452 GBP (official functions) Service Times Breakfast: 08:00 - 08:30 Break: 10:20 - 10:50 Lunch: 11:15 - 13:50 Secondary Lunch: 12:30 - 13:50 Wraparound Care: 16:00 - 16:15 Locked in Policy: Yes, except for years 12 & 13 Current Contractor HCL Other Information SAMUAL RYDER IS A NUT FREE SCHOOL FOR BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AS THE KITCHEN IS A SHARED ONE.

Renewal: Three years with option of 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028342-2021 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | HARPENDEN |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL5 4QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden East |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028342-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224479
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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