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title: "Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at Learn Academies Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cef"
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# Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at Learn Academies Trust

Buyer: LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cef

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## Summary

The Learn Academies Trust has issued an invitation to tender for a framework agreement aimed at managing catering services across its 19 primary schools. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender process follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage. After careful evaluation, the contract, valued at £1,328,793.89, has been awarded to Miquill Catering Limited. Key dates include the tender's publication on 23rd September 2024, with a submission deadline set for 4th November 2024. The contract was subsequently signed on 10th December 2024, and it encompasses regions within the UKF2 locality.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in catering services for educational institutions. With a focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and nutritionally balanced meals, the selected business is expected to provide a competitive and customer-focused service. Companies that possess strong management capabilities, creative marketing strategies, and the ability to operate cost-effectively while ensuring minimal involvement from the Trust’s management team are well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the potential for a long-term relationship through contract extensions allows for further investment and development, making it an attractive venture for well-established catering firms.

## Notice

The Learn Academies Trust have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - Lubenham CofE Primary School Husbands Bosworth CofE Primary School Saints Andrews (North Kilworth) CofE Primary School South Kilworth CofE Primary School Market Harborough CofE Primary School Meadowdale Primary School Ridgeway Primary Academy Great Bowden Primary Academy Church Langton CofE Primary School Houghton-on-the-Hill CofE Primary School Queniborough CofE Primary School Thrussington CofE Primary School Scalford CofE Primary School Bottesford CofE Primary School Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Richard Hill CofE Primary School Red Hill Field Primary School Blaby Stokes CofE Primary School All Saints CofE Primary School Learn Academies Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering services for 19 Primary Schools. Evaluation of ITT response (19 questions), weighted scoring of 26 bespoke criteria, 60/40 cost & quality

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000591-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 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 | £1,328,793 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 8PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Harborough |
| Electoral ward | Lubenham |
| Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIQUILL CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000591-2025
- 23 Sep 2024 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030320-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://redboxcs.com/
- https://www.learnat.uk/contact-us

## Provenance

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