--- title: "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2024-07-16" --- # Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender Buyer: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047dcb.json) ## Summary The Scholars' Education Trust has issued a tender titled "Scholars' Education Trust Catering Tender" within the services category. The Trust is seeking catering services for five schools, including secondary and primary schools, with contract start dates ranging from April to September 2025 in different locations such as Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of 10th September 2024 for the selective procurement method utilising a restricted procedure. This tender presents business growth opportunities for catering companies interested in school catering services. The Trust requires suppliers to bid for all five schools and allows schools to choose their preferred provider from the shortlisted companies. Businesses with experience in catering services for educational institutions and a capacity to serve multiple locations concurrently would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice The Trust is putting the catering contracts in five of its schools out to tender: 3 secondary schools and 2 primary schools. When submitting your SQ response you must bid for all the schools, but the schools will be able to select their preferred company from those shortlisted to make presentations. ### Lot Information The Highfield School Pupil Numbers: - by year group As at 11th July 2024 Year 7 178 Year 8 175 Year 9 172 Year 10 177 Year 11 167 Sixth Form 130 Total 999 Current contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools. Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance. Longdean School Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 240 Year 8 241 Year 9 242 Year 10 240 Year 11 241 Sixth Form 233 Total 1,437 Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 1,412 GBP (Breakfast) 90,324 (Break and Lunch) 4,663 GBP (Sixth Form) Pupil Paid Meal Sales 1,397 GBP (Breakfast) 102,912 (Break) 176,873 (Lunch) 25,029 (Sixth Form) Staff Duty Meal Sales 5,217 GBP Staff Cash Sales 4,890 GBP Hospitality Sales 17,065 GBP Current Contractor: Innovate There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools. Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance Sir John Lawes School Pupil Numbers: - by year group As of 11th July 2024 Year 7 211 Year 8 209 Year 9 193 Year 10 192 Year 11 200 Sixth Form 335 Total 1,340 Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 31,722 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 442,301 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 3,319 GBP Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales 14,334 GBP Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools. Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance Chaulden Infant & Junior School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 18 KS1 104 KS2 135 Total 257 Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools. Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance Dunstable Icknield Lower School Pupil Numbers: Nursery and Reception 28 and 59 KS1 120 KS2 121 Total 328 Current Contractor HCL There may be staff in a LGPS Additional information: You must bid for all the schools, and each of the schools will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations. There is no requirement for the schools to choose the same provider, although a 'Joint Bid' will be considered by the Trust/schools. Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021875-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST | | Locality | ST ALBANS | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL1 5AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | St Albans | | Electoral ward | Hill End | | Westminster constituency | St Albans | | Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021875-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232353 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA9341 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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