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title: "Catering Services for St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034028"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY"
published: "2022-05-26"
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# Catering Services for St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust Schools

Buyer: ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034028

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## Summary

The St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, in collaboration with Panache Consultancy, is currently undertaking a tender for catering services across three of its schools located in Slough, Berkshire. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th June 2022. This contract, classified under the CPV code for school catering services, is intended to commence on 1st January 2023 and will span a duration of three years with options for extension on a yearly basis. Interested suppliers are required to provide written submissions including a completed Selection Questionnaire, which can be accessed via Panache Consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those committed to delivering healthy, high-quality meals tailored to educational settings. Companies with experience in managing catering services for schools or similar institutions, especially those capable of serving multiple locations simultaneously, are particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for a long-term contract not only enhances financial stability but also allows successful bidders to establish a strong foothold within the educational sector in the region.

## Notice

Working across the south of the Diocese of Northampton St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust is proud to serve 14 school communities in Buckinghamshire, Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Slough. Three of these schools are now seeking to procure catering services; 2 x primary schools: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School & Nursery and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School & Nursery; and 1 x secondary school: St Joseph's Catholic High School. The Trust is seeking a school meals catering supplier for all three schools from 1st January 2023 for a 3 year contract (plus possible extension on a +1year, +1year basis). The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school pupils, staff and hospitality as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Panache Consultancy are assisting St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust in the procurement of the school catering services for the three schools listed. The SQ document can be obtained via the link provided in MyTenders, or via gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information, please contact Panache Consultancy at gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Renewal: Up to 2 years, on a +1year, +1year basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014722-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 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 | ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL2 5HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Wexham Court |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014722-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
- http://www.stcat.co.uk
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0hga5g1vinzckb1n0faax/STCAT-Selection-Questionnaire-25.05.22-F.docx?dl=0&rlkey=5331sam2wsh29q1q67zg3ddqi
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0590
- https://www/mytenders.co.uk/

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