--- title: "United Learning Catering Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED LEARNING" published: "2022-12-05" --- # United Learning Catering Services Tender Buyer: UNITED LEARNING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038aa0.json) ## Summary The United Learning Catering Services Tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on January 11, 2023, and an invitation date for the second stage on January 23, 2023. United Learning, a prominent UK charitable group operating independent schools and academies, is renewing its catering service contract from September 1, 2023. The tender is divided into five lots covering different regions of the UK, each with varying annual values and renewal options, providing significant business opportunities for catering companies. This selective procurement process by United Learning offers a chance for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in school catering services, to expand their operations. The tender covers a wide geographical area across the UK, presenting growth opportunities for suppliers capable of meeting the specific needs of the independent schools and academies in different regions. With a clear timeline and designated stages, interested businesses need to prepare their proposals to compete effectively in this bidding process. ## Notice United Learning - the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations - comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and 'all through'; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities). 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. All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary). The tender is divided into 5 Lots. 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 Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, + 1year basis 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 Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis 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 Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis 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 Renewal: Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis 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 Renewal: Possible 2 year extension, 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/034338-2022 | | 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 | 5 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 | | 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 | UNITED LEARNING | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2022 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034338-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk - http://www.unitedlearning.org.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228155 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0590 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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