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title: "CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036791"
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buyer: "CORE EDUCATION TRUST"
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# CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: CORE EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036791

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## Summary

The CORE Education Trust based in Birmingham is seeking catering service providers for their schools. This tender, titled "CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender," falls under the services category with a specific focus on school catering services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 18th November 2022 and an invitation date for the second stage set for 29th November 2022. The contract, valued at £3,371,475 GBP, will span a three-year period with the possibility of a two-year extension starting from 1st August 2023.

This opportunity is ideal for catering businesses looking to expand their operations. The tender offers a chance for SMEs to participate, with a clear selection criteria process that involves a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers being taken forward. The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure, and the tender requires written submissions. Birmingham-based businesses that specialise in catering services, particularly for schools, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people's lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st August 2023. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing cleaning staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004193-2023 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,371,475 |
| Lots value | £3,371,475 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004193-2023
- 12 Sep 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025465-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://core-education.co.uk/
- https://invictus.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=758959633
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./Y68KX592B9

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