Published date: 27 June 2024

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Contract summary

Industry

  • School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

HU16 5PX

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

CON001-CATERING-3

Published date

27 June 2024

Approach to market date

27 June 2024

Contract start date

1 August 2025

Contract end date

31 July 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years.

The Consortium Academy Trust objectives:
• To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the
Schools' management teams.
• To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for
those with dietary or ethical requirements.
• To increase the standard of service for all customers.
• To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed
workforce.
• To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students.
• To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a
full complement of motivated Staff.
• To ensure animal welfare and ethical considerations are reflected in the food source.
• To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt
and responsive.
• To achieve overall value for money.

The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: -
• Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract.
• Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term.
• Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations
accordingly.
• Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service.
• Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the
facilities of the Trust's Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff.
• Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust's values and
support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2025/2026 £494,823
2026/2027 £494,823
2027/2028 £494,823

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About the buyer

Contact name

Ellie Spence

Address

Harland Way
Cottingham
HU16 5PX
England

Telephone

01482 469838

Email

contract@consortiumtrust.co.uk

Website

https://www.consortiumtrust.co.uk/