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# Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-primary-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-04785a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Birmingham Primary Cluster: "Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender". Published status: active. Published Value: £2,265,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Birmingham Primary Cluster](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/birmingham-primary-cluster-GB-FTS-117083)
- **Published Value:** £2,265,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 August 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKG31
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-primary-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-04785a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04785a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-primary-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-04785a#tl-md)

## Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for:
LOT 1: St Mary’s CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham
LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham
St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham 
LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. 
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 January 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods.  This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.
The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.
Please note, as a Lotted tender, each Lot has the option to award their contract individually. However, it is the intention of the Cluster to maximise on economies of scale gained by a collaborative procurement venture and awarding to a single contractor, or minimal contractors. The total annual contract value is £453,000. 
The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trust. Furthermore, it will be beneficial that the successful contractor has experience (and suitable capacity) to mobile multiple Schools successfully, in a short period of time. As a result, the successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Birmingham, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.
The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. 
Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain.
The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process;
1.The provision of a healthy, balanced foodservice that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements.
2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Please note, each School must be able to tailor their menu to ensure maximum uptake at their School, thus aiding the financial performance of the account.
3.Offering frequent themed menus, ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/birmingham-primary-cluster-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-04785a)

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender Lot 1
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Estimated Value:** £2,265,000
- **Description:** The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for:
LOT 1: St Mary’s CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospital...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2029

### Lot 2: Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender Lot 2
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Estimated Value:** £2,265,000
- **Description:** The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for:
LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham
St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham 
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2029

### Lot 3: Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender Lot 3
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Estimated Value:** £2,265,000
- **Description:** The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for:
LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospit...
- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F019791-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-06-28T11:05:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:01:29.018Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04785a