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title: "Catering Services for Abbey Multi Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0311e1"
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# Catering Services for Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Buyer: RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0311e1

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## Summary

The procurement process for catering services at the Abbey Multi Academy Trust has been fully completed and was awarded to Caterlink. This tender was initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED and focused on providing catering services across four primary schools and three secondary schools located in Leeds and Halifax (Lightcliffe). It primarily falls under the school catering services classification, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The contract value was approximately £46,554.18, and it was signed on 20th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and food services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions. Companies that can effectively enhance meal appeal, ensure nutritional standards, and provide exceptional customer service would be well-suited to compete. The Trust's objectives highlight a collaboration emphasis, where catering providers are encouraged to invest in service improvements and foster engagement with students, making this an inviting prospect for innovative service providers aiming to expand within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer at four primary schools in Leeds and three secondary schools which are based in Leeds and Halifax (Lightcliffe)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust are looking to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. If possible, the Trust would like a dedicated person to manage all schools within the group. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust, with good communication with key staff in each school. * Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011518-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,554 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 8PL |
| 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 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERLINK |

## 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

- 4 May 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011518-2022
- 1 Feb 2022 at 19:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002897-2022
- 1 Feb 2022 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002887-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redboxcs.com

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