--- title: "The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04217e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04217e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04217e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04217e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RPJ3 GROUP" published: "2023-12-04" --- # The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024 Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04217e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04217e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04217e.json) ## Summary The RPJ3 Group, acting as the Buying Organisation, has initiated a tender titled "The Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender Dec 2024" in the services industry category for School catering services. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services for schools within the UKD6 region. The tender deadline is set for January 4, 2024, with key activities planned for February and April 2024, leading to a potential contract commencement in July 2024. This tender by RPJ3 Group presents a business growth opportunity for catering service providers interested in supplying schools with catering services. Businesses with a strong local infrastructure and expertise in catering services for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The tender process involves a selective procurement method with a potential contract period of 5 years, presenting a stable and long-term business opportunity for successful bidders. Interested businesses must meet the specified minimum turnover and insurance requirements for eligibility. ## Notice The Learning Trust 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 the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Learning Trust 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 July 2024 for the initial 4 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Christleton High School, Queens Park High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in July 2024. 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 February 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2024. 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 Learning Trust 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 the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 4 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for The Learning Trust 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 July 2024 for the initial 4 schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Christleton High School, Queens Park High School, Chester International School and Belgrave Primary School, with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in July 2024. 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 schools. 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 February 2024. Tender responses deadline is planned for April 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2024. 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/035676-2023 | | 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 | 4 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 | | 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 | RPJ3 GROUP | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH46 3SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2023 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035676-2023 ## 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=230881 - 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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