Scope
Reference
CA16009
Description
The Great Learners Trust is based in Buckinghamshire. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 11 primary schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 19th February 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years. 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)
- £1,771,850 excluding VAT
- £1,771,850 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2029
- Possible extension to 18 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.
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
30 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 July 2025, 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)
19 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financials | Financials |
Cost | 30.0% |
| Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices | Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices |
Quality | 20.0% |
| Relationship Management & Support | Relationship Management & Support |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Customer Experience & Innovation | Customer Experience & Innovation |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Clarification Meeting | Clarification Meeting |
Quality | 10.0% |
| Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value | Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value |
Quality | 10.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Great Learners Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQG-5597-XMVH
Church Street
Great Missenden
HP16 0AZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)