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title: "The CAM Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender"
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# The CAM Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b02

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## Summary

The CAM Academy Trust has issued a tender for catering services at St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College in Cambridgeshire. The contract pertains to the provision of catering services, including breakfast, morning break, lunch, and hospitality requirements for these educational institutions. The procurement method is a restricted procedure with selective procurement, allowing a minimum of five suppliers to proceed to the tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2024 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Key deadlines are approaching, with the tender period ending on 17th November 2023. The total contract value is estimated at £2,250,000 GBP, indicating a significant opportunity for potential bidders in the school catering services industry.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services to expand their market reach. Given the scope and duration of the contract, businesses experienced in providing comprehensive catering solutions to educational institutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The inclusion of TUPE regulations indicates the transfer of existing staff, providing stability and continuity in operations. This tender is well-suited for businesses that can deliver high-quality catering services while managing personnel transitions smoothly, ensuring compliance with Local Government Pension Scheme requirements. Bidders must prepare to demonstrate their capacity to meet the high standards set by CAM Academy Trust and pitch for a lucrative, long-term partnership.

## Notice

St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cam Academy Trust currently oversees a group of seven primary phase, four secondary Schools and two sixth form Colleges in South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon, with one just over the border in central Bedfordshire. Based in Cambridge, St Peter's School & Sixth Form are one of the Cam Academy Trust Schools, who are committed to providing a positive learning environment in which every student can achieve his or her best. Cambourne Village College, another academy of The Cam Academy Trust, opened in brand new premises in September 2013 with just five forms of Year 7 pupils. Serving one of the fastest-growing communities in the UK, they now have more than 1,300 pupils on roll, with major further expansion planned, including the opening of our new sixth form centre in September 2024. St Peter's School & Sixth Form and Cambourne Village College are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st August 2024. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024482-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | £2,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CAMBOURNE VILLAGE COLLEGE; ST PETER’S SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 7DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024482-2024
- 11 Oct 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029951-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=880446508
- https://www.cambournevc.org/
- https://www.catrust.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-School-catering-services./YDU7756MR8
- https://www.stpetershuntingdon.org/

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