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title: "Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender"
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# Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: PATHFINDER SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044cb3

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## Summary

Pathfinder Schools, a public body governed by law, is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services across their network of schools in Northamptonshire. This procurement falls under the services category, with a particular focus on school catering services (CPV 55524000). The process is currently at the tender stage and will follow a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £4,500,000, will begin on 1 September 2024 and is set for an initial period of three years. Interested suppliers are required to submit their documents by 19 April 2024. The supplier will need to demonstrate a sustainable approach, particularly in sourcing fresh produce locally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the provision of catering services. The selected supplier will not only benefit from a substantial contract value but also the potential for future service extensions if the number of schools in the trust increases. Businesses that excel in demonstrating innovation, flexibility, and commercial efficiency will be well-positioned to compete. This tender also offers a platform for companies to showcase their commitment to sustainability and best value, strengthening their market position in the education catering sector.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pathfinder Schools are a growing family of schools, built on a commitment to the development of the children and young people in the communities we serve. Based in the heart of Northamptonshire, our Academy Trust exists to deliver the very best educational outcomes for every learner. Built upon a foundation of independence, we empower young people to broaden their horizons and open their minds to new opportunities. Inspired and supported by these values, we seek to develop the characteristics of effective learners in our children so that, whatever their future holds, they can approach this with character, confidence and resilience. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools (Formerly Montsaye Community Learning Partnership) at the following locations; *Montsaye Academy *Rothwell Junior School *Rothwell Victoria Infant School *Loatlands Primary School *Havelock Junior School *Havelock Infant School *Wilbarston C of E Primary School *Rushton Primary School *Hawthorn Community Primary School *Naseby C of E Primary Academy Please note - Montsaye Academy is currently going through the process of being re-brokered and depending on the outcome of this, may be withdrawn from the tender process at any time. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. Contractors will need to demonstrate their approach to sustainability and how the supply carbon footprint can be minimised. The overall emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism. The contract being offered commences on 1 September 2024 for an initial three-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis. Please note that the successful Supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of PS8,000.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10-day standstill period ends w/e 26 July 2024. To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total full fee will be paid by the successful Supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than Friday 16 August 2024 If the number of schools within The Trust grows during the course of this contract. The provision of catering services to these schools when they have joined will fall under the scope of this contract if required. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide the catering services within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios, etc that were applied to the successful bid at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust. The approximate current value of this contract is c. PS900,000 p.a. 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/035903-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,430,058 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PATHFINDER SCHOOLS |
| Additional buyers | HAVELOCK INFANT SCHOOL; HAVELOCK JUNIOR SCHOOL; HAWTHORN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL; LOATLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL; MONTSAYE ACADEMY; NASEBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY; ROTHWELL JUNIOR SCHOOL; ROTHWELL VICTORIA INFANT SCHOOL; RUSHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL; WILBARSTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | NORTHANTS |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN14 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brixworth |
| Westminster constituency | Daventry |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGSWOOD EDUCATION CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035903-2024
- 25 Mar 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009725-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=900992777
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/76B73JGUWM
- https://pathfinderschools.org.uk/
- https://rothwellschools.org.uk/
- https://www.havelockschools.org.uk/
- https://www.hawthornprimarykettering.co.uk/
- https://www.loatlandsprimary.net/
- https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/
- https://www.nasebyschool.co.uk/
- https://www.rushton.school/
- https://www.wilbarston.northants.sch.uk/

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