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title: "Accord Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449d3"
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# Accord Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449d3

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## Summary

The Accord Multi Academy Trust, based in Wakefield, is seeking to award a contract for school catering services across several of its academies, including Horbury Primary Academy, Middlestown Primary Academy, Horbury Academy, and Ossett Academy. The procurement process is at the award stage, having appointed Mellors catering services for a contract value of approximately £7,083,928. The contract spans three years with an optional extension of up to two years, set to start on 1st September 2024 for primary schools and January 2025 for secondary schools, with a phased approach. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2024 and is aimed at the delivery of services within the education sector in the West Yorkshire region, aligning with Accord's vision and values.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of managing extensive catering operations within the education sector. The phased implementation approach allows adequate preparation and incremental expansion. Suitable businesses should have expertise in educational catering, the capacity for large-scale service delivery, and the ability to integrate into existing school environments. Investment in facilities and commitment to maintaining the quality standards expected by Accord Multi Academy Trust will be crucial for successful execution and client satisfaction. This tender, due to its sizeable contract value and renewal options, offers long-term business potential.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Accord Multi Academy Trust (located in the Wakefield area) with the following schools; ~ Horbury Primary Academy, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW ~ Middlestown Primary Academy, Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 5QE ~ Horbury Academy, Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE ~ Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Accord Multi Academy Trust (located in the Wakefield area) with the following schools; ~ Horbury Primary Academy, Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW ~ Middlestown Primary Academy, Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 5QE ~ Horbury Academy, Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE ~ Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG Contract value = PS800k per annum current turnover The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Accord Multi Academy Trust has approx. 3,466 pupils Horbury Primary 449 Middlestown Primary Academy 196 Ossett Academy 1730 Horbury Academy 1091 The two primary schools are currently outsourced, and the secondary schools are managed in house. The Trust is putting its catering contract out to tender for all 4 schools with a contract start date of 1st September 2024 and a phased approach. The contract management for the 2 primary schools, will commence 1st September 2024 with the two secondary schools following in January 2025. Horbury Primary Academy is currently a receiving kitchen, so catering for the first term will be produced by the Trust in House team at Ossett Academy and transferred to Horbury Primary. The successful provider will be asked to contribute to the management of the catering at the two secondary schools on an Executive Lease type arrangement for the first term, this to include the set up and overseeing of the production and transfer of meals for Horbury Primary Academy. The awarded contractor will need to make provision for investment for Horbury Primary to be a production kitchen from 1st January 2025. There will be members of catering staff who are in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Therefore, Admitted Body Status will apply. In addition, it is worth noting that Accord has recently had approval from the DfE to onboard a further school which has 88 pupils and is in the same locality. Subject to the transfer going ahead, when their current catering contract is due for review (31st March 2025) there would be an opportunity to bring that school under the same provider at that time. The Trusts' Vision and Values are: At Accord, we celebrate our differences through strong collaboration and inspire all members of our learning community to be the best they can be. We believe that working together makes us stronger and the support and challenge of each other enriches each of our academies and the Trust. Our academies work on the following key principles: Ambitious for our young people and staff Creating a positive climate and an ethos for learning and success Collaborative to secure the best possible learning experiences for young people and staff. Opening Doors for parents, carers and the community and being fully inclusive Resilient in order to develop young people and staff a mindset for success. Dynamic and reflective learning communities 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/025773-2024 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,083,928 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HORBURY ACADEMY; HORBURY PRIMARY ACADEMY; MIDDLESTOWN PRIMARY ACADEMY; OSSETT ACADEMY |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF5 0DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Ossett |
| Westminster constituency | Ossett and Denby Dale |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025773-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008634-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://accordmat.org/
- https://horbury.accordmat.org/
- https://horburyprimary.accordmat.org/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=882612691
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/MKAP67T78V
- https://middlestown.accordmat.org/
- https://ossett.accordmat.org/

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