Matriculate Consulting Ltd · Awarded contract

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Award of Catering Services Contract for The Mead Educational Trust Academies

Awarded 31 Jul 2022

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Awarded31 Jul 2022

Value£6,500,000.00

SupplierCompass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells,Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells

AgencyMatriculate Consulting Ltd

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 1y 3mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 30 July 2025

About

Matriculate Consulting Ltd awarded a contract to Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells for the management of quality catering services across The Mead Educational Trust's thirteen member academies, comprising five secondary and eight primary schools in Leicester and Leicestershire.

The contract, valued at AUD 6,500,000, commenced in August 2022 for a three-year term with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

The tender was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for secondary academies under a guaranteed annual cost/return model, and Lot 2 for primary academies on a fixed price per meal model.

New schools joining the Trust may be added to the contract during its term.

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