---
title: "Russell Education Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03957a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2023-01-06"
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# Russell Education Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03957a

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## Summary

The Russell Education Trust has issued a tender for school catering services across its five schools in Bristol, Brentwood, Hove, North London, and Twickenham. The contract, named "Russell Education Trust Catering Tender," is currently in the active stage with a tender deadline of 23rd February 2023. The Trust aims to start the contract on 1st August 2023, with a total contract period of 1800 days. This selective procurement process will follow a restricted procedure, with a minimum and maximum of 5 candidates invited in the second stage on 17th March 2023.

This catering tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing school catering services to expand their operations. Companies capable of meeting the diverse needs of the Trust's schools, including specific dietary requirements and service timings, will be well-suited to compete. The Trust's emphasis on halal meats, plated meals, and sustainable practices signifies a preference for innovative and customer-focused catering providers. By participating in this procurement, businesses can access a significant long-term contract with the Trust, enhancing their growth prospects within the education sector.

## Notice

The Trust is putting the catering contracts for all five of its schools out to tender as one lot with a contract start date of 1st August 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

School Addresses: Bristol Free School, Concorde Drive, Bristol, BS10 6NJ Pupil Numbers: Year 7 203 Year 8 207 Year 9 201 Year 10 202 Year 11 199 Sixth Form 114 Total 1126 Sales over 12 months - 01/09/21 to 31/08/22 FSM Sales 45,957 GBP All Other Sales 333,463 GBP Breakfast: 08:10 - 08:30 Mon, Wed & Fri Break: 10:40 - 11:00 Lunch: KS3 - 11:50 - 12:30 / KS4 - 12:40 - 13:20 Sixth Form: 09:00 - 13:30 Locked in Policy: Yes - Years 7-11 Current Contractor Innovate Specific Notes / Objectives for this School Please see Trust wide objectives in Section 7.0 Halal meats required Becket Keys Church of England School, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA Pupil Numbers: Year 7 173 Year 8 170 Year 9 165 Year 10 162 Year 11 161 Sixth Form 224 Total 1055 Sales over 12 months - 01/09/21 to 31/08/22 FSM Sales 23,676 GBP All Other Sales 402,068 GBP Breakfast: 08:00 - 08:25 Break: 10:10 - 11:00 Lunch: 11:50 - 13:30 Sixth Form: 09:00 - 14:00 Locked in Policy: Yes - Years 7-11 Current Contractor Aspens Specific Notes / Objectives for this School Please see Trust wide objectives in Section 7.0 Halal meats required Restaurant style food provided with an independent school feel Increase in the proportion of plated meals (target in excess of 80% at lunch service) to reduce the use of takeaway containers King's School Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN Pupil Numbers: Year 7 165 Year 8 166 Year 9 166 Year 10 169 Year 11 122 Sixth Form TBD - opening in September 2023 Total 788 Sales over 12 months - 01/09/21 to 31/08/22 FSM Sales 27,211 GBP All Other Sales 191,197 GBP Breakfast: 08:15 - 08:30 Break: 09:50 - 10:10 and 10:40 - 11: 00 Lunch: 11:50 - 13:30 and 12:40 - 13:20 Sixth Form: TBD - opening in September 2023 Locked in Policy: Yes - Years 7-11 Current Contractor Harrison Catering Specific Notes / Objectives for this School Please see Trust wide objectives in Section 7.0 Halal meats required St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School Building 5, North London Business Park, N11 1BF Pupil Numbers: Year 7 89 Year 8 117 Year 9 99 Year 10 142 Year 11 147 Sixth Form Year 12 43 Sixth Form Year 13 57 Total 694 Sales over 12 months - 01/09/21 to 31/08/22 FSM Sales 29,202 GBP All Other Sales 260,773 GBP Breakfast: 08:10 - 08:30 Break: 10:35 - 10:55 Lunch: 12:35 - 13:20 Sixth Form: No separate provision Locked in Policy: Yes - Years 7-11 Current Contractor Innovate Specific Notes / Objectives for this School Please see Trust wide objectives in Section 7.0 Halal meats required Development of catering facility in the new school building (opens 2024-25 academic year) Turing House School, Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6LH Pupil Numbers: Year 7 165 Year 8 151 Year 9 151 Year 10 126 Year 11 125 Sixth Form 123 Total 841 Sales over 12 months - 01/09/21 to 31/08/22 FSM Sales 20,230 GBP All Other Sales 207,541 GBP Breakfast: 08:00 - 08:30 Break: 10:25 - 11:00 Lunch: 12:25 - 13:20 Sixth Form: No dedicated sixth form area Locked in Policy: Yes - Years 7-11 Current Contractor Innovate Specific Notes / Objectives for this School Please see Trust wide objectives in Section 7.0 Halal meats required To the best of our knowledge there are currently no staff in LGPS's.

Renewal: Renewal after three years is possible subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000370-2023 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 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 | RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 8DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Leatherhead South |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000370-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- http://www.russelleducationtrust.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=228390
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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