--- title: "Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038769" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038769" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038769.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038769.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED LEARNING C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY" published: "2022-11-22" --- # Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning Buyer: UNITED LEARNING C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038769 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038769) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038769.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by United Learning c/o Panache Consultancy, a major charitable organisation in the UK education sector. The process involves a planned tender titled "Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning." This procurement falls under the services category and is structured into 5 lots covering various regions. The contract renewal is scheduled for 1st September 2023, with a possible 2-year extension. The communication of future notices is expected by 5th December 2022. This tender by United Learning presents significant business opportunities for catering service providers specialising in school catering services in the UK. Companies that have experience in providing catering services to schools and are capable of meeting the demands of multiple institutions concurrently would be well-suited to competing in this procurement process. The tender structure allows for participation from a variety of school categories, thereby offering a diverse range of business prospects for interested parties. ## Notice United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past 15 years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary academies, secondary academies and 'all through' academies; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools. United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 5 Lots - all independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary). The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender. ### Lot Information UCST Independent Schools Catering Services Tender for Lot 1 Independent Schools. United Learning is being assisted by independent catering consultancy Panache Consultancy, who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk. Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North Catering Services Tender for Lot 2 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central Catering Services Tender for Lot 3 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London Catering Services Tender for Lot 4 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South Catering Services Tender for Lot 5 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk Additional information: For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033129-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Dec 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED LEARNING C/O PANACHE CONSULTANCY | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE3 6SB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | West | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2022 at 16:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033129-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk - http://www.unitedlearning.org.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0590 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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