Scope
Reference
CA16131
Description
Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 3 of their schools based in Blackpool:
• St Mary's Catholic Academy (secondary academy)
• Christ The King Catholic Academy (primary academy)
• St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy (primary academy)
St. Mary's and Christ the King are built on the same site along with Christ the King Catholic Church, which is part of the Christ the King and St Kentigern's Parish. St Cuthbert's is located a few miles away in south Blackpool.
The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 10th April 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract.
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)
- £1,854,000 excluding VAT
- £1,854,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2029
- Possible extension to 9 April 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
22 August 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2025, 11:00am
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)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financials | Financials |
Price | 30.0% |
| Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices | Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices |
Quality | 20.0% |
| Customer Experience & Innovation | Customer Experience & Innovation |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Relationship Management & Support | Relationship Management & Support |
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
Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBT-2246-MHGN
c/o St Mary's Catholic Academy, St Walburga's Road
Blackpool
FY3 7EQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)