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title: "Odyssey Collaborative Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b3a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ACE ADVICE LTD"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Odyssey Collaborative Trust

Buyer: ACE ADVICE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b3a

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## Summary

ACE Advice Ltd, a body governed by public law, is overseeing a tender for providing school catering services on behalf of Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT). The contract, valued at £1.8 million, aims to procure a single innovative caterer to supply healthy meals across all seven schools under the trust. OCT seeks an experienced caterer with primary school expertise who can secure Admitted Body Status for the local government pension scheme. This procurement is managed under the Light Touch Regime using a Restricted Procedure. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including a submission deadline of 27th September 2024 and a subsequent invitation date for the second stage set for 14th October 2024. The contract duration is set for 1,080 days with the potential for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, especially those specialising in primary school meal services and holding or capable of obtaining Admitted Body Status. The contract offers a substantial and steady source of revenue with a long-term commitment and potential extensions. It is well-suited for innovative caterers who can meet health standards and provide diverse meal options. Businesses with strong capabilities in cost management and adherence to contractual obligations can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the education sector. Electronic and written submissions are required, ensuring that the process is accessible and manageable for interested parties.

## Notice

Odyssey Collaborative Trust (OCT) are tendering their catering service for all seven schools in The Trust. It is intended that OCT will have one central catering contract with its chosen supplier. The successful bidder will be appointed to provide catering services to all seven schools in The Trust. OCT are looking for an innovative catering supplier with primary school experience to provide a wide range of healthy school compliant meals. This tender is being managed under The Light Touch Regime

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is looking to appoint a single catering contractor to manage all schools in The Trust. It is a requirement that the chosen caterer has or can obtain Admitted Body Status into the local government pension scheme.

Renewal: Two x 12 Month Extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025976-2024 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | ACE ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | OSWESTRY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY10 8EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanymynech |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025976-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/our-projects

## Provenance

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