Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
OAK Multi Academy Trust
Copse Close, Oadby
Leicester
LE2 4FU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF21 - Leicester
Main site or place of performance
Schools within OAK Multi Academy Trust
Copse Close,
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 4FU
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233587.
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