--- title: "Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db03.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOUR CS MAT" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Four Cs MAT - School Catering Services Buyer: FOUR CS MAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db03.json) ## Summary The Four Cs Multi Academy Trust (MAT), located in Peterborough, has issued a tender for school catering services across six schools within the Trust. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, as of 3rd February 2025, with submissions due by 14th March 2025. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services as per CPV classification 55524000. The contract will be divided into five lots covering various schools: Arthur Mellows Village College, Manor Drive Secondary and Primary Schools, Hampton Vale Primary Academy, Discovery Primary Academy, and Fulbridge Academy. The contracting process will adhere to the Light Touch Regime (LTR) and is executed via a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational catering services. Vendors can bid for multiple lots, potentially covering several schools, thus enhancing their market presence within the educational sector. Well-suited businesses are those with experience in large-scale catering, the capability to manage multiple kitchen facilities, and a commitment to maintaining high food quality and safety standards. By winning one or more lots, businesses can foster relationships within the expanding network of the Four Cs MAT, secure long-term contracts of up to three years initially, with a potential extension of two additional years, ensuring sustained revenue streams. ## Notice The Four C's Academy Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in and around Peterborough. This tender is for the catering services at six schools. Currently there are four primary schools and two secondary schools in the Trust catering contract. The Trust may expand over the life of the contract, adding additional schools to the scope. The Trust anticipates offering the catering contract in a number of Lots, which may result in more than one catering contract being awarded. Lot 1 - Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary Lot 2 - Manor Drive Secondary School and Manor Drive Primary School. These schools share a single premises, however there are two separate kitchens and dining rooms. Lot 3 - Hampton Vale Primary Academy Lot 4 - Discovery Primary Academy Lot 5 - Fulbridge Academy, Primary In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) ### Lot Information Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary Arthur Mellows Village College, Secondary Renewal: Up to a further two years Manor Drive Primary School and Manor Drive Secondary School Manor Drive Primary School and Manor Drive Secondary School Renewal: Up to a further two years Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy Renewal: up to a further two years Discovery Primary Academy Discovery Primary Academy Renewal: up to a further two years Fulbridge Academy Fulbridge Academy Renewal: up to a further two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003467-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 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 | FOUR CS MAT | | Locality | -PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | - | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003467-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SQ-Four-Cs-.docx - https://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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