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School Meals Catering

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2020 at 14:20

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2019 at 07:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council has initiated a tender process to establish a framework agreement for School Meals Catering, aimed at serving 11 primary schools within the Bracknell Forest area, which collectively cater to around 3,800 pupils. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period having ended on 3rd January 2020. This three-year contract, potentially extendable for one additional year, possesses an estimated total value ranging between £2 million and £6 million, depending on school uptake. The framework will adhere to the School Food Regulations and is structured as a selective procurement method, requiring organisations to register their interest to receive important notifications during the tender process.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that excel in providing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to school standards. Companies engaged in innovative school catering solutions, with capabilities for local sourcing and dietary accommodations, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients, varied vegetarian options, and adherence to health guidelines, businesses looking to grow in the public sector, especially those with experience in frameworks for educational institutions, would greatly benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Meals Catering

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Borough Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of school meals catering. The framework agreement will be let for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for a further year. This will be a framework agreement with individual call-off contracts between the contractor and schools. Initially the framework will cover 11 primary schools in Bracknell Forest with a combined roll number of around 3,800 pupils. Total meals sales in the school year 2017/18 were 332,000 and all sites have full production kitchens. The framework agreement will be open for other Berkshire schools to join later should they wish to at any subsequent point of the framework's duration. Main features of the new framework: * Meals will meet the School Food Regulations for school lunches and the Caroline Walker guidelines for portion sizes. * Meals will be made using fresh ingredients and prepared on the day. * Low sugar and low-fat levels alternatives used * Free of artificial colours and additives wherever possible. * Vegetarian options to be imaginative and offer variety. * Fresh and seasonal produce to be used in menus. * Local sourcing of foods if possible. Applicants should be aware that all staff working in schools will require DBS (enhanced level) checks and the staff will be required to give their written permission for such checks to be performed. The total estimated framework value ranges between PS2,000,000 (2 million GBP) and PS6,000,000 (6 million GBP) depending on framework and call-off contract lengths and take up by other Berkshire schools. Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal site (https://sebp.due-north.com/ ) in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through this site. This will be a restricted two-stage process. Stage 1 is the Selection Questionnaire for tenderer selection and, if successful, at stage 1, organisations will be invited to tender at stage 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a01ea65-7581-421d-871b-852081788b51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK LIMITED (TRADING AS CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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