--- title: "Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022 Buyer: CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0314e9.json) ## Summary The Cidari Multi Academy Trust is conducting a tender for the "Cidari MAT Framework Catering Tender 2022," aimed at procuring catering services for its schools in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Currently in the active stage of the procurement process, this selective tender is expected to attract between one and three suppliers for a multi-supplier framework that will commence in September 2022. The deadline for submissions is set for 10th March 2022, with interviews anticipated to take place in May and June 2022. The contract duration is for a period of five years, including options for two annual extensions, and will serve initially nine schools but may be extended to others later. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those with a strong local presence and capability to tailor services to meet the needs of individual schools. Providers who can demonstrate best value and flexibility in service delivery will have a competitive edge. The tender process requires a minimum turnover of £250,000 and compulsory employer liability insurance of £10 million, indicating that established catering enterprises may be best equipped to bid successfully, along with smaller firms that can collaborate or provide specialized services within this framework. ## Notice Cidari Multi Academy Trust (MAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable Cidari MAT to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 9 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Cidari MAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in September 2022 for the 9 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Cidari MAT primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 9 schools for a contract start in September 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for April 2022. Tender responses deadline is planned for May 2022 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in May/June 2022. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cidari Multi Academy Trust (MAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable Cidari MAT to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 9 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Cidari MAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in September 2022 for the 9 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Cidari MAT primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 9 schools for a contract start in September 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering service and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP. Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for April 2022. Tender responses deadline is planned for May 2022 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in May/June 2022. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003662-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 | | 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 | CIDARI MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 2QE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn South East | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003662-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rpj3group.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=225330 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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