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title: "Clarion Corvus Trust - Catering Services"
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# Clarion Corvus Trust - Catering Services

Buyer: CLARION CORVUS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04471f

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## Summary

The Clarion Corvus Trust has recently awarded a contract for the provision of full daily catering services at its schools. Edwards & Blake, a large catering company, has been selected as the supplier for this contract. The contract, initially valued at £1,146,067, is part of the Trust’s ongoing effort to outsource catering services for their 738 pupils, with specific attention given to breakfast services at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School and lunch services across all sites. The procurement process took place under a Restricted procedure, incorporating a standstill period to allow for any challenges to the award decision. The contract was signed on 16th July 2024, with services set to cover the East of England region (UKH15).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the school catering and food service industry to grow by providing essential services to a large educational trust. Catering companies, especially those experienced in handling school meal programmes and compliant with TUPE regulations, would be well-suited to this procurement. The contract also offers potential for business continuity and growth, given the initial three-year term with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, allowing for a maximum duration of five years. The tender’s selective process also suggests an emphasis on quality and price, encouraging competitive yet high-standard service offerings.

## Notice

Clarion Corvus Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust schools are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast (Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School only) and full lunch service for each school day at all sites.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and serveryAcross the Trust there are currently 738 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 198 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 119 to Free School Meals.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Clarion Corvus Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust schools are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast (Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School only) and full lunch service for each school day at all sites.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and serveryAcross the Trust there are currently 738 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 198 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 119 to Free School Meals.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,146,067 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CLARION CORVUS TRUST |
| Locality | LODDON |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR14 6JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Loddon & Chedgrave |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS & BLAKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024478-2024
- 11 Mar 2024 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007627-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edwardsandblake.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
- https://www.clarioncorvus.org.uk/

## Provenance

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