Virano Frameworks Ltd is seeking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of managed catering services, primarily for education settings and other eligible contracting authorities. The framework is intended to support schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges, universities and other educational bodies with the delivery of compliant, high-quality and value-for-money managed catering services. The framework will cover managed school catering and school meal services, including primary meal provision, secondary retail catering provision and mixed primary/secondary estate arrangements. Services may include menu development, food and ingredient supply, mobilisation, operational management support, compliance support, training, reporting, performance monitoring, contract management and continuous improvement under a managed service model. The framework will be awarded to one supplier only. Future call-off contracts may be awarded to the appointed supplier in accordance with the framework agreement and call-off methodology set out in the procurement documents. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum level of work, value, volume or exclusivity. Call-off contracts must remain within the scope of the framework, specification, pricing methodology and framework terms. The call-off process will be used to confirm customer-specific requirements, apply the approved pricing methodology, agree mobilisation and service-specific details and complete the relevant call-off contract. It must not be used to reopen competition or renegotiate framework terms. The framework is expected to commence on 2 November 2026 and will operate for four years. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure and is considered suitable for the Light Touch Regime as its principal subject matter is the provision of managed school catering and school meal services.

Options: The Framework associated Call-Off Contracts may be extended in accordance with their terms. Call-Off Contracts may include additional schools, sites and service locations and may be varied to reflect changes in service requirements, meal volumes, pupil numbers and operational arrangements, provided such changes remain within the scope of the Framework. The Framework may also include optional managed catering support services as described in the procurement documents.

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Light touch

The Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single supplier responsible for the provision and management of the managed catering services framework. Participating contracting authorities may access the Framework throughout its term and enter into Call-Off Contracts in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Call-Off Contracts may be awarded directly under the Framework terms where the participating authority's requirements fall within the scope of the Framework. The supplier shall provide support in relation to procurement, mobilisation, contract implementation, supplier management, performance monitoring, reporting, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement activities as described in the procurement documents. Call-Off Contracts may vary in scope, value, duration, participating authority, number of sites, pupil numbers, catering model and service requirements. The Framework Provider will support participating authorities in tailoring Call-Off Contracts to their individual requirements whilst maintaining compliance with the Framework Agreement. The Framework Provider will maintain governance arrangements, contract management processes, performance monitoring mechanisms and reporting procedures to ensure the effective operation of the Framework and resulting Call-Off Contracts throughout the Framework term.

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To clarify the Insurance Requirements: Insurance requirements to be in place for the start of the Framework Agreement: Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: a. Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £10m b. Public Liability Insurance = £10m c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £1m d. Product Liability Insurance = £1m