---
title: "Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478e6"
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published: "2024-10-22"
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# Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Buyer: RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Abbey Multi Academy Trust has reached the award stage. The awarded contract was signed on 20th October 2024. The procurement was conducted by Red Box Consultancy Services Limited, targeting the school catering services industry (CPV code: 55524000). The contract was awarded following an open procedure, and the winning bidder is Impact Food Group. The contract will cover catering services for seven schools within the Leeds and West Yorkshire region over three years, with potential extensions for an additional two years, based on performance. Notable dates included the initial invitation to tender on 1st July 2024, site visits in mid-July, and the deadline for tender responses on 19th August 2024. The procurement aimed at evaluating both financial and qualitative benefits for the Trust through competitive tendering.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies capable of providing high-quality and cost-effective catering solutions, particularly those experienced in managing multi-site operations, would be well-suited to compete. The contract structure includes a performance review and requires thorough reporting and contract management, aligning with the Trust’s objective to ensure service quality and financial accountability. Winning this contract can create substantial business growth, especially for firms like Impact Food Group, by leveraging the scale and visibility associated with servicing multiple educational institutions in the region.

## Notice

Catering services at 7 schools in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Abbey Multi Academy Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - St Chad's C of E Primary Manston St James CE Primary Christ Church Upper Armley Holy Trinity C of E Primary Abbey Grange C of E Academy Bishop Young C of E Academy Lightcliffe Academy Further specifics about each school are given later in the document under 'The Schools'. The Contract Duration and Structure The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. This is subject to the satisfactory performance of the work. A Group Manager works within the contract and is based currently at Abbey Grange CE Academy. Currently a fuel card is used within this role. Costs attached to visiting other schools should be considered within the management fee.

Renewal: 2 possible 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034053-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS16 5EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPACT FOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034053-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020003-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redboxcs.com
- https://www.abbeymat.co.uk/

## Provenance

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