Published date: 24 September 2021

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: 28 October 2021, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • School meals - 15894210

  • School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£550,000 to £650,000

Procurement reference

MT223970

Published date

24 September 2021

Closing date

28 October 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

2 April 2022

Contract end date

1 April 2027

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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Staploe Education Trust currently has four member academies - one secondary and three primaries all in Cambridgeshire.
The Trust are looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their relevant experience and expertise to manage the catering services within the schools listed below. New schools joining the trust may join the contract during the contract term.
The Trust are seeking a partner that
-Provides varied, fresh and nourishing menus that inspire and support learning
-Dining experiences across all age groups which promote social interaction and wellbeing
-Friendly, professional and inclusive services for all, including the menu offer
-Creative and flexible approaches which meet the individual needs of each school
-Increased parental and pupil engagement encouraged through positive promotion and in response to stakeholder feedback
-A focus on environmental issues - working with the Trust to limit practices associated with catering that have a negative impact on the environment
-A partnership between the Trust and the provider which enables both parties to meet key objectives through good communication, mutual respect and a thorough understanding of the ethos and priorities of the Trust with regard to staff working in schools, and the community each school serves
The schools that form part of this tender are :
Secondary - Soham Village College, Soham - 1390 pupils on roll (11-16 year olds)
Primary -The Kennet Primary School, Kennet - 100 pupils on roll
Primary -The Shade Primary School, Soham - 200 pupils on roll
Primary -The Weatheralls Primary School, Soham - 450 pupils on roll
Please note that the successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status to Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Trust is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the Trust are not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR.
Timetable
This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change it at its discretion.
Submission of completed SQs 28th October 2021
Publish Invitation to Tender 9th November 2021
Site Visit 11th November 2021
Deadline for tender submissions 10th December 2021
Presentations 14th January 2022
Contract Start Date Beginning of April 2022 - Date TBC
The Supplier Questionnaire with further details can be downloaded via the link in this advert or at www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Lucy Horner

Address

12 UPPER PAVENHILL
PURTON
SWINDON
SN5 4DQ
England

Telephone

+44 7896876942

Email

tenders@matriculateconsulting.co.uk

Website

http://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk