ST CHRISTOPHER’S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST & RIVIERA EDUCATION TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICES
A Tender Notice
by ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 35.5 month
- Value
- £-£6M
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 20 Jan 2025
- Delivery
- To 09 Feb 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- 24 Feb 2025 12:00
Concepts
Location
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust St Leonard’s Primary School, St Leonards Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ
1 buyer
Description
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.
Lot Division
1 | St Christopher’s Torbay In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 1 – St Christopher’s Torbay: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School St Marychurch CofE and Nursery Upton St James CofE Primary School |
2 | St Christopher’s Exeter In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 2 – St Christopher’s Exeter: Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Junior School St Leonard’s CofE Primary St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy St Sidwell’s CofE Primary School Tidcombe Primary School |
3 | St Christopher’s West Devon In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 3 – St Christopher’s West Devon: Meavy CofE Primary School Lady Modiford’s CofE Primary School St Peter’s CofE Junior School St Rumon’s CofE Primary School |
4 | St Christopher’s East Devon In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 4 – St Christopher’s East Devon: Beer CofE Primary School |
5 | St Christopher’s Torbay, Exeter & West Devon In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 5 – St Christopher’s Torbay, Exeter & West Devon: All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School St Marychurch CofE and Nursery Upton St James CofE Primary School Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Junior School St Leonard’s CofE Primary St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy St Sidwell’s CofE Primary School Tidcombe Primary School Meavy CofE Primary School Lady Modiford’s CofE Primary School St Peter’s CofE Junior School St Rumon’s CofE Primary School |
6 | Riviera Schools In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. Have a demonstratable track record of delivering the school catering service in the education sector, demonstrating a deep understanding of the differing requirements in delivering this service for schools. b. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. c. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. d. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. e. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. f. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. g. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. h. Possess experience and expertise in managing and operating LGPS. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years. There will be the option of two further 12-month extensions (3+1+1). Sites included in Lot 6 – Riviera Schools: Oldway Primary School Roselands Primary School Shiphay Learning Academy |
Renewal Options
Option of 2 further 1 year extensions
Award Criteria
Quality | 60 |
price | 40 |
CPV Codes
- 55520000 - Catering services
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
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Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04d47a
- FTS 001802-2025