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Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust - Catering Services

Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust

Buyer Address: 8 High Street, Ely, UKH12, CB7 4JU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Maria Robinson

Contact Email: tenders@minervapcs.com

Contact Telephone: +44 1256467107

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
13179068.31 GBP
Published
01 Aug 2025, 11:10
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cater Link Limited
Official Source
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Description

Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust schools are a mix of in-house (one school) and outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery. All outlets are available to all pupils.Across the Trust there are currently 6936 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 2297 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 1460 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Norfolk Fund and Cambridgeshire Fund) and all details are in the tender documentation.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust schools are a mix of in-house (one school) and outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery. All outlets are available to all pupils.Across the Trust there are currently 6936 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 2297 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 1460 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Norfolk Fund and Cambridgeshire Fund) and all details are in the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Contracts

Contract Title: Catering Services

Awards

Award Title: Catering Services

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