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title: "Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Meridian Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040a87

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## Summary

The Meridian Academies Trust is seeking catering services for its primary, secondary, and special educational needs schools. This contract, valued at over £19.8 million, will run for three years with a possible extension. The Trust expects innovative, high-quality food services tailored to student needs, celebrating success and supporting educational goals. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline of 10th November 2023 for submissions.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for catering businesses, especially those focusing on school services, to compete for a significant contract with a successful multi-academy trust. Businesses able to provide fresh, locally sourced, and innovative catering services that align with educational values and support student well-being are well-suited to this opportunity. The Trust prioritises quality over price, valuing excellence in service provision and a commitment to enhancing the educational experience through catering.

## Notice

Meridian Trust is a successful multi academy trust founded in 2011 on its commitment to people and communities.

### Lot Information

Meridian Trust Offices ~ Primary Schools

Our vision is to provide high quality education for all at the heart of local communities and our mission is to deliver, promote and inspire high quality educational provision in schools at the heart of their local communities. The trust has grown rapidly and consists of 30 schools, 1 Associate school and a further two primary schools expected to open in the next year, so we will be over 33 in the very near future. Please also note that this is a growing Trust and should any other schools join this Trust during the course of this contract, these schools may, at the discretion of the client, be added to this contract. Please note that where schools have an existing in house service the trust reserves the right to make it's own appointment decision and reserves the right not to appoint any contractor bidding for this contract. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. There will then be the option to extend for up to a maximum of a further 2 years, at the discretion of the client. Note some differing current contract end dates here if applicable. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. Free School meals are to be charged based on uptake and with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The School year at all schools is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast service (where applicable) morning break (where applicable), lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The Trust seeks a flexible contractor that can provide an excellent high quality service to all schools delivering continuity in high standards of quality, service and management across all schools - whilst being flexible with the offer delivered per school - tailored to each school's specific set of students and requirements. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

Meridian Trust Offices ~ Secondary Schools

Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

Meridian Trust Offices ~ Special Educational Needs Schools

Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016799-2024 |
| 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 | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,888,190 |
| Lots value | £19,888,190 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,885,041 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERIDIAN TRUST OFFICES |
| Locality | SAWTRY |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Sawtry |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016799-2024
- 9 Oct 2023 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029757-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=865300495
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/9FZ2C6MF49
- https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk

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