--- title: "OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d536" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d536" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d536.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d536.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2025-01-22" --- # OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE Buyer: OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d536 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d536) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d536.json) ## Summary OAK Multi Academy Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of an outsourced catering service, with the tender identified as "OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE" under the CPV code 55520000 (Catering services). This tender falls within the ‘services’ procurement category. The contract will cover multiple schools within the Trust located in Leicester, specifically Overdale Infant School, Woodland Grange Primary School, Brookside Primary School, Manor High School, Overdale Junior School, and includes catering for nursery provision for some schools. The current stage of the procurement is ‘planning’ with the future notice date set for 29 January 2025. The value of the contract is estimated to be £3,000,000 and it will be structured as a 3-year agreement with two potential 12-month extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses to expand their services and secure a long-term partnership with a reputable education trust. Ideal candidates for this contract would include experienced catering service providers with a strong track record of working in educational settings, capable of managing large-scale food service operations. Additionally, businesses should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service, value for money, and alignment with the Trust’s vision and ethos. Organisations that can effectively manage the transfer of existing staff under TUPE regulations and operate with transparency and continuous improvement will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. Catering services will be required to all Trust schools which comprise of 4 primaries and one secondary. Contractors shall note that the catering service will include nursery provision for the following school sites: a. Overdale Infant School b. Woodland Grange Primary School. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, from a centralised strategy and approach for both parties, continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across primary and secondary schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). The sites included in this tender opportunity are given below: Brookside Primary School Manor High School Overdale Infant School Overdale Junior School Woodland Grange Primary School ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE2 4FU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Oadby and Wigston | | Electoral ward | Oadby Uplands | | Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 08:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002103-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233587 - https://www.oaktrust.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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