Tender

Catering and Hospitality Services

  • The Consortium Academy Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019830

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047874

Published 28 June 2024, 2:52pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Consortium Academy Trust

Harland Way

Cottingham

HU16 5PX

Contact

Ellie Spence

Email

ellie.spence@consortiumtrust.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1482469838

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.consortiumtrust.co.uk

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://app.panacea-software.com/consortiumtrust

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://app.panacea-software.com/consortiumtrust

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Multi-Academy Trust

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Catering and Hospitality Services

Reference number

CON001-CATERING

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55524000 - School catering services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Trust are sourcing a provider for catering services to begin 01/08/2025

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £4,453,416

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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, ethical and sustainable 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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 August 2025

End date

31 July 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

13 September 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Consortium Academy Trust

Harland Way

Cottingham

HU16 5PX

Email

procurement@consortiumtrust.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom