II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UK
    II.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.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
    II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
    
                Start:
                01/08/2025
    
                End:
                31/07/2028
    
                  This contract is subject to renewal: No
                
    II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
    II.2.10) Information about variants
    
            Variants will be accepted:
            
              No
            
    II.2.11) Information about options
    
            Options:
            
              No
            
    II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
    
            The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
            
              No