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title: "The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b3d2"
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published: "2024-11-04"
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# The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3d2

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## Summary

The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a school catering services contract, titled "Catering Tender". This procurement process, valued at GBP 3,840,000, focuses on the provision of catering and hospitality services across schools within the Trust. This contract will commence on 1 August 2025 and run until 31 July 2028, with an option to extend for three additional years. The tender seeks to appoint a contractor capable of delivering high-quality catering services for eight specified schools in South Warwickshire, with two more schools joining in early 2026. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure with key submission deadlines, including a tender period ending on 13 December 2024 and invitations for the next stage issued on 20 January 2025.

This tender creates abundant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those experienced in working with local supply chains. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Given the focus on utilising local produce, businesses supplying bakery products, meat, fruit, vegetables, and dairy within Warwickshire and Worcestershire are well-suited for this tender. The successful contractor will be expected to maintain high standards of food operations and engage regularly with customers and parents using digital platforms. To compete effectively, businesses should demonstrate innovation and high service levels throughout the tender process.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust. Ten schools are part of this tender (please see below) we are seeking tender submissions for the whole contract. The Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust is well established Multi Academy Trust situated in South Warwickshire and will include at the commencement to this contract the following 8 schools with two further schools joining the contract in early 2026 (please see below) where the successful contractor will be required to deliver a service and meet the requirements of the specification at each school from the contract commencement. The eight schools which will be part of this tender at contract commencement are: *Coughton CE Primary School ~ Coughton Lane, Coughton, Warwickshire B49 5HN *The Ferncumbe CE Primary School ~ Hatton Green, Warwick, CV35 7EX *Harbury C of E Primary School ~ Mill Street, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9HR *Henley in Arden Church of England Primary School ~ Arden Road, Henley in Arden, B95 5FT *St Nicholas C of E Primary School ~ St Faiths Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6AG *Studley Infants' School ~ High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ *Tanworth-in-Arden Church of England Primary School and Nursery ~ The Green, Tanworth-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5AJ. *Wootton Wawen Church of England Primary School ~ Alcester Road, Wootton Wawen, Solihull, Warwickshire, B95 6AY The below two schools will join the contract in 2026 *Temple Grafton Church of England Primary School ~ Church Bank, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6NU ~ joining the contract on 3rd January 2026 *St Nicholas C of E Primary School ~ The Blundells, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2PE ~ joining the contract on 31st March 2026 In addition to this The Multi Academy Trust is expected to grow in the number of schools becoming part of the trust during this contract period, and the provision of catering services within these schools when they have joined the MAT will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful contractor will be expected to provide this service within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios etc. that they applied to their successful tender submission for the Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust at the point of 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 MAT. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend for a further term of three years on the same terms and conditions excluding the right to further extend. The contract will be guaranteed performance in nature. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Trust. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across all Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term These new standards of operation should meet the needs of the pupil's moving forwards into this contract term. The current range of foods needs to be expanded along with the service provision. It is one of the objectives of this tender that the successful contractor will utilise a truly local supply chain and the farming" belt" in Warwickshire and Worcestershire areas to source all fresh produce, namely being: Bakery Products Meat Fruit and Vegetables Dairy Products See SQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035693-2024 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,840,000 |
| Lots value | £3,840,000 |
| 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 | THE ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | ALCESTER |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B49 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Electoral ward | Alcester East |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035693-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/2PSQ2986RU
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Alcester:-School-catering-services./2PSQ2986RU
- https://www.ardenforestmat.org/

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