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title: "Pool Academy ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c04"
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buyer: "POOL ACADEMY"
published: "2023-04-18"
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# Pool Academy ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: POOL ACADEMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c04

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## Summary

The Pool Academy is seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services for their school located in Cornwall. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender titled "Pool Academy ~ Catering Tender" in the services main procurement category. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2023, lasting for an initial three-year period and potentially extending for two additional 12-month periods. The successful contractor is expected to offer a variety of catering services tailored to the school's needs, focusing on quality, innovation, and engagement.

This tender opportunity by the Pool Academy offers a chance for catering businesses, especially those experienced in education catering within the Southwest region, to compete and potentially secure a contract worth £1,184,000 GBP. Businesses that can provide healthy, balanced menus, innovative food options, and excellent customer service are encouraged to participate. The opportunity aims to enhance the dining experience for students and staff while promoting local supply chains and catering best practices.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pool Academy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pool Academy is a state funded school for students aged 11 to 16 from the Camborne, Pool and Redruth area of Cornwall. It has a student capacity of 1,050 and currently has 573 on roll with a growth plan which will increase student numbers to 800 over the next 4 years. Pool Academy's core values: Aspiration, Belonging and Respect are at the heart of everything the school does. Pool Academy has the highest aspirations for all students, mirrored with the very highest expectations, ensuring learning is maximised and students thrive in an environment personalised for them. Pool Academy believes that access to good quality food and dining options can have a direct impact on student learning and behaviour and is seeking a catering contractor that will partner with the school and deliver the very best for its students. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 April 2023, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Pool Academy is seeking a suitably experienced education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with Secondary Schools in the Southwest region. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the local vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. A number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. The School wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An enhanced range of freshly made food and beverage items for sale, to include meal deal options priced to be inclusive for free school meals students. 3.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers. 4.All meals should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products, making use of the abundant, local supply chain within Cornwall. It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement with the School. A suitable marketing campaign to the students, staff and parents alike is imperative to promote the uptake of meals. There are multiple service outlets across the School site which are open to differing student bases, these should be tailored to suit the needs of the various students and staff utilising each outlet. This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained catering team at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. Please See the SQ document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/T57W38XMX9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011067-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,184,000 |
| Lots value | £1,184,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £722,924 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POOL ACADEMY |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR15 3PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Pool & Tehidy |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011067-2023
- 28 Sep 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027128-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=775977933
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/T57W38XMX9
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Cornwall:-School-catering-services./T57W38XMX9
- https://www.poolacademy.co.uk/

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