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title: "The de Ferrers Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042d84"
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# The de Ferrers Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE DE FERRERS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042d84

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## Summary

The de Ferrers Trust has completed a catering tender for school catering services. The tender aimed to provide catering services for seven schools within the trust, including secondary and primary schools in Burton upon Trent and Swadlincote. The procurement method used was selective with a restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. The contract value amounted to £10,324,594 GBP and was signed on 18th June 2024.

This catering tender by The de Ferrers Trust presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in catering services for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for their operations. With a focus on providing high-quality meals to diverse student populations, businesses with experience in school catering services and a commitment to excellence would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for the seven schools within The de Ferrers Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The trust believes that all children and young people in their care should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. The de Ferrers Trust comprises of the following schools: - The de Ferrers Academy The de Ferrers Academy is a very large, co-educational split-site secondary school with a separate Sixth Form campus. This means it has students from ages 11 to 18. The school is based in Burton upon Trent with approximately 2,400 students on roll split over its three campuses. The school was one of the first schools in Staffordshire to provide all their students from years -7 to 11 with their own iPad for use in lessons and at home, via a parental contributions scheme. The school was recently judged as good by Ofsted in December 2023. Horninglow Primary Horninglow is an all through primary school for pupils aged between 3 and 11 years in Burton upon Trent. Children enjoy an excellent start in the Early Years setting and benefit from committed and passionate staff throughout the school. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in May 2019 and has approximately 210 pupils on roll. Lansdowne Infant Lansdowne is an infant school providing education for pupils aged 3 to 7 years in Burton upon Trent. The school officially opened in 1991, which coincided with the opening of Eton Park Junior. Lansdowne is a successful academy. They pride themselves on their commitment to providing all pupils with a quality education which develops the whole child. The school is a happy, stimulating environment with a nurturing ethos. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in May 2019 and has approximately 154 pupils on roll. Eton Park Junior Eton Park is a purpose-built junior school for students between the ages of 7 and 11 years located in Burton upon Trent. They have a very generous site which includes playing fields, a hard surface playground, a trim trail, ICT lecture theatre, gardens, and a nature conservation area. At Eton Park, staff are determined that no child is left behind. Each individual is given the support and guidance to enable them to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge that will prepare them for the next stage of their school career. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in March 2023 and has approximately 210 pupils on roll. The Pingle Academy The Pingle Academy is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school with a Sixth Form provision. This means it has students aged from 11 to 18 years. It is situated on a large secure site at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Swadlincote. Students benefit from a wide range of specialist facilities, including a floodlit 3G astro-turf area and a newly refurbished swimming pool. The school also has a separate Learning Support Base and Autism Resource Centre as well as a purpose built Sixth Form Centre. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that every learner's potential is fulfilled in a happy and caring environment. They are truly inclusive and aim to remove barriers to learning and achievement in and out of the classroom. The school enjoys an excellent local reputation. The school was judged as good by Ofsted in November 2021 and has approximately 1,450 pupils on roll. Granville Academy Granville Academy is a small secondary school catering for students aged between 11 and 16 years in Woodville, Swadlincote. Granville is committed to providing academic excellence within a caring and inclusive environment. Alongside a drive for sustained academic improvement is the view that every student matters. Granville has the highest expectations for its students in all aspects of academy life and believe in developing them in each area: academic, social, moral, and cultural. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020612-2024 |
| 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 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | £880,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,324,594 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DE FERRERS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ETON PARK JUNIOR; GRANVILLE ACADEMY; HORNINGLOW PRIMARY; LANSDOWNE INFANT; RICHARD WAKEFIELD CE PRIMARY ACADEMY; THE DE FERRERS ACADEMY; THE PINGLE ACADEMY |
| Locality | BURTON UPON TRENT |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE13 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | East Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Dove |
| Westminster constituency | Burton and Uttoxeter |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020612-2024
- 16 Jan 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001422-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=873423470
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/6D8E9T3S9T
- https://www.deferrers.com/
- https://www.deferrerstrust.com/
- https://www.etonparkjuniors.com/
- https://www.granvilleacademy.co.uk/
- https://www.horninglowprimary.com/
- https://www.lansdowneinfants.com/
- https://www.pingleacademy.com/
- https://www.richardwakefieldprimary.com/

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