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title: "QEGSMAT - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042999"
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# QEGSMAT - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: QEGSMAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042999

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## Summary

QEGSMAT, a body governed by public law, is seeking catering service providers to deliver comprehensive catering services across its seven schools, located in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and adjoining regions. This procurement process, valued at £6,550,000, is classified under 'School catering services' in the services category. The procurement uses a selective method under the restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive selection of bidders who meet specific criteria. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 26th January 2024, with the service contract beginning on 1st August 2024 and extending for three years with an optional two-year extension. This process is currently in the active tender stage.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses within the catering sector, especially those capable of meeting the stringent standards QEGSMAT upholds in education and care. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, although this opportunity is open to entities of all sizes. Suitable candidates will benefit from existing catering staff under TUPE regulations, potentially including those part of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Businesses proficient in managing large-scale catering operations and those with experience in the educational sector will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, enabling them to expand their service portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable educational trust.

## Notice

QEGSMAT are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently include breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The QEGSMAT is standards driven; it aims to provide world-class education and care that allows every young person to reach their potential; it recognises the importance of teaching and learning. It operates a robust school improvement system, with the ultimate aim of doing something exceptional for young people in our area. All young people will be safe and all will be supported, whatever their needs. The Trust is comprised of 3 Secondary and 4 Primary Schools, based in the Derbyshire and Staffordshire areas. QEGSMAT are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, which currently include 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/024481-2024 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,550,000 |
| Lots value | £6,550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,550,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QEGSMAT |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE6 1EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Ashbourne North |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## 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/024481-2024
- 22 Dec 2023 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037855-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=880442158
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Derbyshire:-School-catering-services./XMU56743U4
- https://www.qegsmat.com/

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