--- title: "Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2024-11-04" --- # Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust Buyer: DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df.json) ## Summary The drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust is inviting tenders for a framework agreement to manage its catering services across several schools including Audley Primary School, Beechwood CE Primary School, and others located in the region UKG3. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is operating under an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 27 January 2025. The procurement is categorised under school catering services (CPV: 55524000), with the goal of offering a modern, high-quality service that aligns with the Trust's values of inclusion, sustainability, and excellence. Implementation of the contract is expected to commence shortly after the bid opening date. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those equipped to provide cost-effective, nutritious, and appealing meals tailored to the demographic needs of various schools. Businesses that prioritise customer-focused service and possess a strong management team will benefit from this opportunity. Companies with the ability to invest in social value, engagement, and marketing projects will be well-suited for this contract, which includes initial contract duration with the potential for two one-year extensions. The Trust is looking for a contractor that can drive student engagement through attractive meal offerings, professional merchandising, and a proactive management approach. ## Notice The drb Ignite Multi Academy 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: - - Audley Primary School - Beechwood CE Primary School - Bromley Pensnett Primary School - Hawbush Primary School - Hob Green Primary School - Jervoise School - Paganel Primary School - Princethorpe Infant School - Princethorpe Junior School - The Oaks Primary School and Nursery - The Oval School - Wychall Primary School drb Ignite Multi Academy 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. At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows: * A contractor that shares the Trust's values of inclusion, sustainability, partnership, integrity, respect and excellence. * A catering service that is well managed and works in partnership with the Trust's management teams. * A menu offer that demonstrates value for money, seasonality & flexibility to reflect each Schools unique demographics. * A strong Contractor Area Manager(s) who will develop and lead the teams to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust. * Investment in the Trust's catering service alongside social value, engagement & marketing projects in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Evaluation of ITT response (22 questions), weighted scoring of 28 bespoke criteria, 50/50 cost & quality Options: 2x 1 year 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/035710-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 2JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2024 at 18:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035710-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://redboxcs.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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