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title: "Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04542c"
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# Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04542c

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## Summary

The Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of school catering services. The contracting authority, based in Luton, with the address at Tennyson Road Primary School North, Surrey Street, Luton LU1 3BZ, has chosen abm catering limited of Eagle Court, Saltisford, Warwick CV34 4AF to deliver the services under this contract. This award, identified with the ID ocds-h6vhtk-04542c-023187-2024, follows a restricted procedure. The award was made on 11th July 2024, with the contract valued at approximately £1,423,969.65. The main procurement category is services under the industry classification of school catering services (CPV code 55524000), with the service provision mainly targeted at schools within the region of UKH21.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. Suitable candidates are likely to be those that can bring innovation and diverse food options to meet the dietary requirements of pupils while maintaining a high standard of food quality with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Additionally, businesses with a strong understanding of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) and who possess a robust local operational base would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can spur business growth through long-term service provision and by aligning with the Trust's values and educational principles, promoting a healthy and stimulating environment for students.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil taste and dietary requirements. The wish is for the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered at the schools and make recommendations accordingly. The expectation of the successful contractor is to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Schools within the Trust believe that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. The schools are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The successful contractor should also have an established record in successfully managing the TUPE process, the Supplier may also be required to apply for a 'Pass Through' admission agreement (ABS) in order to manage the LGPS associated with certain members of the catering team. Furthermore, the contractor should ideally have a strong operational base in the local area. Ultimately, it is important that the Contractor can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that delivers continual 'best value' to all schools within the Trust. 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/023187-2024 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,318,250 |
| Lots value | £1,318,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,423,969 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | LIME TREE PRIMARY ACADEMY; TENNYSON ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTH |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Houghton Regis East |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## 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

- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023187-2024
- 22 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013025-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=878089716
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/TR8GS8C68F
- https://www.limetree.academy/index.asp
- https://www.tennysonroad.school/index.asp

## Provenance

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