Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Consortium Academy Trust
Harland Way
Cottingham
HU16 5PX
Contact
Ellie Spence
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
procurement@consortiumtrust.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom