Published date: 5 December 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 January 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, London

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

MT228155

Published date

5 December 2022

Closing date

11 January 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

United Learning - the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations - comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and 'all through'; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities).United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension.All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary).The tender is divided into 5 Lots.The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.

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About the buyer

Address

Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
England

Telephone

+44 1275871798

Email

gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Website

www.unitedlearning.org.uk