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Taunton Academy - Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Taunton Academy is seeking a supplier for its catering services through a selective procurement process. The opportunity is part of an initiative to enhance the educational experience for up to 1,150 students in Taunton, England, with the contract set to commence on 1 September 2016 and running for three years, potentially extendable up to ten years. The total contract value is approximately £300,000, covering annual catering operations and hospitality for the school, which includes providing lunches to two local primary schools. Interested parties must submit their Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by 18 December 2015.

This catering contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food service industry, particularly those engaged in school catering. Companies that prioritise fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and have experience in managing large-scale catering operations in educational settings will be especially well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on compliance with the School Food Plan and a commitment to delivering high-quality meals, this tender is ideal for established catering firms and those with a strong operational capacity in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taunton Academy - Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at Taunton Academy. Taunton Academy provides education for up to 1150 students aged between 11 and 19, including 100 in Years 12 and 13. Taunton Academy has undergone an PS11 million investment programme, which was completed in 2013, and students are now enjoying the full use of new and exciting facilities! They are benefiting fully from brand new resources, with the opportunity to stay on for post 16 provision again in brand new facilities! The Academy is one of only two secondary schools in Taunton that offer 11-18 education. Every student has an iPad to assist with their learning and access a wide range of resources, increasing both their enjoyment of lessons and progress within each subject. All the buildings have been designed to take into account the latest in education technology and initiative, including a multi-million pound new Science wing with a Super Lab where students thrive in a 'hands on' learning environment. There are many opportunities to be involved in exciting learning programmes, where students are developing their leadership skills and growing in confidence using a wide range of IT which gives them individual access through our wireless systems. The Design and Technology zone offers a pro-kitchen for budding chefs and a range of workshop experiences. Art, Music and Drama are housed in a three story building and is the 'heartbeat' of the Academy with its own radio station, recording facilities, and dance facilities. The Academy's values of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect are core to the learning community. The 'Heart spaces' within each 'College', give space, light and an open, enjoyable learning, self-study, social, supportive and exciting spaces. The Academy sponsors are Richard Huish Trust. (Please read the School Prospectus on the Taunton Academy web site.) The contract will commence on 1 September 2016 for three years, with the possibility of an extension up to a maximum of ten years. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The school also provides send out lunches to two Primary schools in the area. The Academy expects the successful contractor to be committed to compliance with the School Food Plan, using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared on site. Commitment to other school initiatives and Government policies that are relevant to catering is also required. The Academy's contract turnover excluding the Primary school send outs is circa PS103,000 per annum. Additional information: Interest in the pre-qualification process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk, clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The pre-qualification questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/taunton_academy The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 18.12.2015 (12:00). Tenderers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk, by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk, by the above closing date and time. It will be the Tenderer's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this OJEU notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5996e18-5eb3-4245-a05a-e17607a8acea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£824,880 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA2 7QP
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton North
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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