Planning

Tender for School Catering Services for United Learning

  • United Learning c/o Panache Consultancy

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-033129

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038769

Published 22 November 2022, 4:25pm



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

Email

gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1275871798

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.unitedlearning.org.uk

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

Email

gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1275871798

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk

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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