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title: "Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049877"
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# Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049877

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Equitas Academies Trust in Birmingham concerns the provision of school catering services under the title "Equitas Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender." The procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to the school catering industry (CPV code: 55524000). The procurement process follows a selective, restricted procedure and has been active as of September 2024, with a tender period ending on 1st November 2024. The awarded contracts are intended to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2030. The effort is for catering services across the Trust's schools, including Aston Manor Academy and Chilwell Croft Academy, both located in Birmingham. The buyer, Equitas Academies Trust, is a public body committed to ensuring a well-rounded education environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs adept in providing catering services to educational institutions. As the Equitas Academies Trust anticipates modest growth, additional schools may be integrated during the contract period, thereby expanding the scope for service providers. Businesses with a focus on innovative and reliable catering solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires suppliers to apply a consistent costing model to both current and new school additions within the Trust. Engaging in this process could not only enhance the participating businesses' portfolios but also extend their service reach within a reputable, growing educational trust.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Equitas Academies Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Equitas Academies Trust. Equitas Academies Trust was formed in 2011 on the belief that we can inspire our children for the years beyond their time within education. The Trust currently comprises two schools. Our Trust Board must maintain stability while there is a fast-changing educational landscape. We have strategic aspirations for modest growth as a Trust. Our pupils are guided and motivated in achieving their diverse aspirations by dedicated and passionate teachers, men and women who care deeply about the welfare of their students and have the skills in their subjects possessing the ability to impart that same knowledge and passion to others. Our schools have a strong reputation for providing an excellent education for all its pupils in a friendly and caring environment. Pupils' wellbeing is at the forefront of what we do at Equitas, and all staff are committed to ensuring every child's needs are met. Our schools cater for children of all abilities in a well-disciplined environment and through a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Our staff are highly qualified, experienced, and committed to ensuring that every pupil reaches his or her potential. The Equitas Academies Trust is expected to grow with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period and the provision of catering services at these schools when they have joined the Trust will fall under the scope of this contract. Similarly, Schools with alternative catering provisions currently in place could fall into scope of this contract as their current catering arrangements end. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust. Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham, B6 4PZ: A successful 11-18 mixed Academy in the heart of Birmingham, serving the inner-city communities of Aston, Handsworth and Nechells. A school with a long and established history of academic and co-curricular success, Aston Manor Academy continues to provide a wonderfully well-rounded education to bright, ambitious, and talented young people. At Aston Manor Academy, pupils make remarkable progress academically which is well above the national average, and this continues to improve year on year. This s an outstanding achievement which is made possible by the hard work and dedication the staff and students make throughout the years. Chilwell Croft Academy, Birmingham, B19 2QH: Chilwell Croft Academy is a happy and vibrant school that provides children with an innovative, relevant, and engaging curriculum. This enables our children to be curious, independent, and brave learners that are not afraid to take risks. Chilwell Croft Academy is a very happy and improving school for children aged four to eleven. The school currently has children on roll representing over 30 nationalities, speaking 40 different languages. The staff feel privileged to serve such a strong and diverse community and we see the partnership we have with our parents as crucial to both the academic and personal success of each child. Overview: See SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017122-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | £910,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,186,534 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EQUITAS ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B6 4PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017122-2025
- 5 Sep 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028478-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://equitasacademiestrust.com/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=944578479
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/B53W2UQACZ

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