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title: "Marches Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services"
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# Marches Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033fef

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## Summary

The Marches Academy Trust has completed a tender for catering services, seeking to partner with suppliers to enhance dining experiences for staff and students across multiple schools in Shropshire. The contract has been awarded for a 3-year period starting from October 17, 2022, with potential extensions based on performance. The tender process included criteria such as food quality, customer experience, environmental sustainability, and pricing.

This procurement opportunity provided by the Marches Academy Trust creates a chance for catering businesses to engage in a long-term partnership, focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainability. Companies with expertise in school catering services and a commitment to enhancing dining experiences within educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Tender competition to supply catering services to the Marches Academy Trust, Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4AR

### Lot Information

Marches Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services

Marches Academy Trust are a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, currently comprising four secondary schools, five primary schools and one special school. Lot 1 will cover 8 schools - 4 secondary schools and 4 primary schools.: Marches School, Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AR * Sir John Talbot's School, Prees Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 2BY * Grove School, Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF * Shrewsbury Academy, Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury SY1 4LL * Tilstock C. of E. Primary School and Nursery, Tilstock Lane, Tilstock, Whitchurch,SY13 3JL * Lower Heath CE Primary School, Lower Heath, Prees, Whitchurch, SY13 2BT * Longlands Primary School, Linden Way, Market Drayton, TF9 1QU * Grange Primary School, Bainbridge Green, Shrewsbury SY1 3QR The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2022 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators. Marches Academy Trust is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the Schools and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Marches Academy Trust Tender for Catering Services

Marches Academy Trust are a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, currently comprising four secondary schools, five primary schools and one special school. The competition will be tendered in 2 Lots. Lot 2 consists of one primary school and one special school: Oakmeadow CE Primary School, Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU. Woodlands School, Tilley Green, Wem, Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 5PJ The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2022 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators 1.1.2 Marches Academy Trust is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities within the Schools and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2022 |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,329,950 |
| Lots value | £3,329,950 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,661,073 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | OSWESTRY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY11 2AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Oswestry South |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR SHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2022 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2022
- 25 May 2022 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014665-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.elior.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.wlpconsultancy.co.uk/

## Provenance

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