--- title: "Oak Trees MAT Framework Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039418" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039418" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039418.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039418.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OAK TREES MAT" published: "2022-12-23" --- # Oak Trees MAT Framework Catering Tender Buyer: OAK TREES MAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039418 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039418) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039418.json) ## Summary The Oak Trees MAT is seeking providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. This procurement exercise aims to establish a framework enabling Oak Trees MAT to source catering services for up to 6 schools, with potential for expansion. The contract, starting in May 2023, covers catering services within Oak Trees MAT schools, with a tender deadline in early-March 2023 and contract interviews in late-March 2023. The procurement method is 'Selective', and the contract period is 5 years, extendable by up to 2 years. This tender process by Oak Trees MAT presents an opportunity for catering service providers to secure long-term contracts within the education sector. Businesses with expertise in school catering services and the capacity to deliver high-quality services tailored to individual school needs are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is 'Active', and the location of services will be within the Oak Trees MAT schools in Wirral, United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submissions is in January 2023, with a contract commencement planned for May 2023. ## Notice The Oak Trees MAT are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable Oak Trees MAT to source catering services for its schools. There are initially up to 6 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Oak Trees MAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in May 2023 for up to 6 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Oak Trees MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for up to 6 schools for a contract start in May 2023. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early February 2023. Tender responses deadline is planned as early-March 2023 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late-March 2023. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Oak Trees MAT are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable Oak Trees MAT to source catering services for its schools. There are initially up to 6 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Oak Trees MAT schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in May 2023 for up to 6 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Oak Trees MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for up to 6 schools for a contract start in May 2023. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering service and support required by the group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP. Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early February 2023. Tender responses deadline is planned as early-March 2023 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late-March 2023. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036522-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 23 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 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 | OAK TREES MAT | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH63 3HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Clatterbridge | | Westminster constituency | Wirral West | | Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2022 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036522-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228346 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970 - 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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