--- title: "EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048928.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2024-08-08" --- # EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979 Buyer: CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048928.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Education Trust has completed the procurement process for catering services under the contract titled "EPT-39982 – Cumbria Education Trust – Lot 1 – Catering Services – Case001979." This procurement falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services and involves service provision across multiple schools within the Cumbria region of the UK. The project aims to provide nutritious and culturally appropriate meals with an emphasis on sustainability and staff welfare. The procurement method was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through an established Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Key dates include the contract's award date on 18th June 2024. This tender creates various opportunities for businesses, especially those in the catering and food service industry, looking to expand their operations or gain a foothold in the educational sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded contractor Aspens Services Ltd, can benefit from the stable and potentially long-term nature of this contract, which initially spans 36 months with the option for two 12-month extensions. Businesses that specialise in delivering high-quality, value-for-money food offerings, and sustainable service delivery would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. ## Notice This contract is for the provision of catering services to Cumbria Education Trust and will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. The requirements shall apply to all aspects of Service provision, including, but not limited to Catering Services prepared and delivered on site, Catering Services prepared off site and transported onto site. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This process is required to: * An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. * Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. * Meals are which off excellent value for money * Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. * Catering staff are paid the National Living Wage * Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. * Increase school meal uptake. * Food waste is kept to a minimum. * Special diets and allergies are well catered for. * School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to headteachers and the Trust. * Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. * Address the challenge of differing suppliers and end dates seeking one supplier with co-terminus date for this contract * Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools * Ensure there is a uniform pricing model which promotes equity * Priority for ensuring each school has a high quality, reliable and feasible service for all students and staff members regardless of site visited Options: Contract length 36 months with the option to extend for 12 months + 12 months ### Procurement Information This is an award notice for a further competition issued under an established DPS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025123-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jun 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 | £10,485,256 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST | | Locality | CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA8 1AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Brampton | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025123-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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