--- title: "Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048318" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048318" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048318.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048318.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST" published: "2024-07-22" --- # Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services Buyer: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048318 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048318) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048318.json) ## Summary Westcountry Schools Trust is planning a public procurement tender for the provision of outsourced catering services under the title "Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services". This tender falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code 55520000) and involves multiple locations within Devon and Plymouth. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual pre-market engagement Q&A session scheduled via MS Teams on Wednesday, 7th August, at 11 am. Interested parties are encouraged to register by emailing tenders@phplaw.co.uk. The contract value is estimated at £12,000,000 and the procurement will be divided into three lots, each covering different groups of schools within the Trust. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for catering companies experienced in delivering high-quality services to educational institutions. With the contract spanning a potential 5-year period (3+1+1 structure), it offers a long-term engagement for the successful bidders. The scope includes food and staff provision, TUPE responsibilities for existing staff, and management information services aiming to improve meal take-up, particularly among FSM pupils. This contract would be well-suited for businesses capable of aligning their services with the Trust’s vision, values, and ethos while ensuring cost-efficiency. Companies with a proven track record in managing outsourced catering in the education sector will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice The Trust is seeking a Contractor(s) that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. Propose for the contract to be a 3+1+1 ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Plymouth The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in this Lot are as follows: Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Glen Park Primary School Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Woodford Primary School Lot 1 - Devon The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in this Lot are as follows: Ashburton Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Ermington Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School Lot 3 - All Lots The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in Lot 3 are as follows: Ashburton Primary School Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Ermington Primary School Glen Park Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodford Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022587-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST | | Locality | IVYBRIDGE, DEVON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL21 0JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | South Hams | | Electoral ward | Ivybridge East | | Westminster constituency | South West Devon | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon, TLK41 Plymouth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2024 at 07:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022587-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232364 - https://www.westst.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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