Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Learning c/o Panache Consultancy
Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
Contact
Gail Heath, Panache Consultancy
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1275871798
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0590
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Panache Consultancy
7c The Triangle
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
Contact
Gail Heath
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1275871798
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
United Learning is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past 15 years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary academies, secondary academies and ‘all through’ academies; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools.
United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension.
The tender is divided into 5 Lots - all independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary).
The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP.
Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UCST Independent Schools
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
13 x independent schools (pre-prep, prep, senior) across the UK. 4 of these schools include boarding services. Please note this number may change if more schools join United Learning.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 1 Independent Schools. United Learning is being assisted by independent catering consultancy Panache Consultancy, who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Full list of 21 schools included in the SQ document.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 2 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Full list of 15 schools included in the SQ document.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 3 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Full list of 18 schools included in the SQ document.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 4 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Full list of 12 schools included in the SQ document.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 5 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 December 2022
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
For further information, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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