--- title: "The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD" published: "2021-11-16" --- # The Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services Buyer: MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f70b.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Matriculate Consulting Ltd, is currently focused on acquiring School Catering Services for the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust, which includes four member academies in Cambridgeshire. This tender is classified under the services category with a primary classification of school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with submissions due by 20 December 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £4,125,000, and the contract duration extends for a significant period, providing an ongoing opportunity for the successful supplier. This tender follows a restricted procedure as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and the successful organisation may need to gain Admitted Body Status to the Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality school meal services. Companies capable of managing substantial catering operations, including meal preparation and after-school service provision, would be well-suited to compete. The various lots offer a range of scales and types of services, enabling both larger firms and specialised niche providers to consider participation. The requirement for a focus on positive dining experiences highlights the emphasis on quality and customer service, which could drive business growth for successful bidders in the local education sector. ## Notice The 4 Cs MAT currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire. There are also two schools due to open in September 2022. The Trust expect the catering services across its schools to be of high quality,delivering a positive dining experience to all customers The schools that form part of this tender are : Lot 1- Secondary -Arthur Mellows Village College - 1720 students on roll Lot 2 -Manor Drive Secondary (new build) - 60 in September 2022 rising to 900 and Manor Drive Secondary(new build)- 120 in September 2022 rising to 420 Lot 3 - Primary - Discovery Primary Academy - 548 pupils on roll Lot 4 -Primary - Fulbridge Academy -878 pupils on roll Lot 5 -Primary - Hampton Vale Primary Academy-681 pupils on roll The financial structure of Lot 1 will be on a guaranteed cost/return model, with Lot 2 on a 'cost plus model with guarantees for the first year-moving to a guaranteed cost/return model from year 2 and beyond. Lots 3,4 & 5 will be on a price per meal model. Please note that the successful organisation(s) may be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme. The Trust is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Completed Supplier Questionnaires(SQ) should be sent to tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk before the published deadline. The link to the SQ can be found in 1.3 ### Lot Information Arthur Mellows Village College Arthur Mellows Village College is a mixed academy with 1720 pupils aged 11 to 18, of which 400 are in the Sixth Form. Manor Drive Primary and Manor Drive Secondary School Manor Drive Primary Academy and Manor Drive Secondary Academy are due to open in new purpose-built school buildings in September 2022. Sharing the same site, both schools having their own production kitchen and dining areas. The primary school is a 2-form entry primary school expecting 60 pupils in September 2022 (and growing by 60 per year thereafter). The secondary school is 3-form entry expecting 120 pupils in September 2022. For the first year of the contract the caterer will be required to prepare all food in the secondary kitchen, with the primary offer being delivered by trolley to the primary dining hall. For the first year of the contract Manor Drive finance will be on a 'cost plus' basis with certain elements guaranteed (e.g. GP%). From year two, finance will revert to the guaranteed profit and loss model with an annually negotiated budget as per the core contract. Discovery Primary Academy Discovery Primary Academy currently operates the service with an in-house team. There are currently 548 pupils on roll. Fulbridge Academy Fulbridge Primary Academy has 840 pupils on roll. Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy has 681 pupils on roll. The catering provider will be required to continue providing breakfast and after school snacks in addition to the main lunch service ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2021 | | 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 | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,125,000 | | 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 | MATRICULATE CONSULTING LTD | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN5 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Purton | | Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028572-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4Cs-SQ-1-1.docx - http://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA41589 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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