Tender

Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender

BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER

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Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Primary Cluster is seeking a catering supplier for several schools in Birmingham. The contract covers all catering services, including hospitality, with a total annual contract value of £453,000. The contract is initially for three years, starting on January 1, 2025, with a possible extension. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the tender deadline is August 2, 2024. The procurement offers opportunities for experienced education catering contractors to provide healthy, balanced foodservice options and innovative menus in line with current food trends.

Businesses suited for this tender include catering companies experienced in serving schools with varying needs and multiple academy trusts. The successful contractor must have the capacity to operate efficiently within Birmingham to deliver high-quality catering services. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand into the education catering sector and provide wholesome, healthy meal options based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: LOT 1: St Mary's CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 January 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Please note, as a Lotted tender, each Lot has the option to award their contract individually. However, it is the intention of the Cluster to maximise on economies of scale gained by a collaborative procurement venture and awarding to a single contractor, or minimal contractors. The total annual contract value is PS453,000. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trust. Furthermore, it will be beneficial that the successful contractor has experience (and suitable capacity) to mobile multiple Schools successfully, in a short period of time. As a result, the successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Birmingham, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced foodservice that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Please note, each School must be able to tailor their menu to ensure maximum uptake at their School, thus aiding the financial performance of the account. 3.Offeri

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14426a32-04f9-479e-8f1e-1023e3295157
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c941c-79c5-4f92-b7fa-7f311de5745b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,265,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B20 2RW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Handsworth
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Perry Barr

Further Information

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