Scope
Reference
CA17079
Description
Consortium Trust is a family of schools and educational provisions with the fundamental aim to not only maintain but to enhance quality education at the centre of their communities across East Anglia. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 14 of their sites; 11 primary schools, 2 special through schools and 1 private nursery. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,020,000 excluding VAT
- £1,020,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 30.00% |
| Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices | Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Relationship Management & Support | Relationship Management & Support |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Customer Experience And Innovation | Customer Experience And Innovation |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Clarification Meet | Clarification Meet |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value | Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1: SQ
Stage 2: Advertisement
Stage 3: ITT
Stage 4: Standstill
Stage 5: Award
Contracting authority
Consortium Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBN-5791-QVMQ
Helmingham School House, School Lane
Helmingham
IP14 6EX
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)