Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) Framework Catering Tender 2026

This tender for a multi-supplier catering framework for Fylde Coast Academy Trust is generally well-structured with clear objectives and financial information. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on the submission process beyond the initial PSQ stage, impacting practicality and clarity.

The tender specifies a competitive flexible procedure and includes a CPV code and NUTS code, indicating adherence to standard procurement practices. The estimated value and contract duration are clearly stated. While deadlines are provided, the timeline for the PSQ analysis and subsequent stages is quite compressed, which could be a minor concern for compliance with reasonable timelines, though not a critical flaw. The absence of mention of disputes or suspensions is positive.

The description of the framework's purpose and the objective to source catering services is clear. Requirements like local infrastructure and labour resource are articulated. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria for the PSQ and subsequent stages leaves potential bidders uncertain about how their submissions will be assessed, reducing overall clarity. The full details of costings and proposals are deferred to ITT documents, which are not provided.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, and estimated value is present. Contract duration and start date are specified. However, crucial documents, including the ITT with full details on costings, proposals, and scoring criteria, are not attached or accessible. The lack of content for the attached documents (0/4) significantly impacts completeness. While PSQ and deadline dates are mentioned, their exact context within a fully documented process is missing.

The tender aims for a multi-supplier framework, suggesting a competitive process. The value is disclosed, and the procedure is described as competitive flexible. The emphasis on demonstrating 'best value' and flexibility suggests objective criteria are intended. There is no clear indication of tailoring to specific companies. The use of a PSQ to create a select bidder list is a standard approach in restricted procedures.

The tender mentions a submission deadline for the PSQ but does not explicitly state an e-submission platform or URL for documents. The absence of available document content makes it impossible for potential bidders to engage with the tender. While contract start date and duration are clear, the overall process implies a manual submission for the initial PSQ, and a lack of clear next steps for electronic submission of tenders.

Key fields like title, reference, organization, estimated value, CPV code, NUTS code, contract duration, and start date are all populated logically. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The timeline for contract start and duration is consistent.

The tender does not mention any specific green procurement, social aspects, or innovation requirements. It is not explicitly stated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on these important modern procurement characteristics.