Award

Dorset Schools ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2018 at 16:27

Award Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2017 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the tender for catering services for several schools in Dorset, specifically Sturminster Newton High School, The Blandford School, The Purbeck School, and Highcliffe School. The buying organisation is The Litmus Partnership Ltd, which plans to award the contract in lots, allowing multiple suppliers to provide services. The contract, commencing on 23 July 2018, will last for three years with a potential two-year extension. Key dates to note include the closing date for the Selection Questionnaire on 19 January 2018 and a site visit scheduled for 27 and 28 February 2018. This procurement falls under the category of school catering services and employs a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those capable of delivering diverse and scalable catering services for educational institutions. Suppliers with experience in school or institutional catering, particularly those who can ensure quality service across multiple locations, are encouraged to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly advantageous, given its structured approach, and they are well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging with this contract could enable growth through the establishment of long-term relationships within the educational sector in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Schools ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier/s will be required to provide catering services for the following schools (the Client): - Sturminster Newton High School. - The Blandford School. - The Purbeck School. - Highcliffe School. The contract will be awarded in lots, therefore not necessarily awarded to one Supplier. The scope will be for the provision of all catering within the schools, which currently includes breakfast club, morning break, lunch, limited hospitality and free issue requirements. The combined annual turnover of the schools is approximately PS830,000. All the schools will be visited over 27 and 28 February 2018. Suppliers invited to tender will need to have one representative per organization to visit each school concurrently: 15 minutes mid-morning break and lunch services at each of the secondary schools. The contract will commence on 23 July 2018 for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension of 2 years by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract. Additional information: Interest in the selection 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 Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: https://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/dorset_schools The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 19.1.2018 (12:00). Suppliers 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 Selection 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 Supplier'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 Contract 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
ocds-b5fd17-1aaae3d1-4b4c-49db-9739-252ab5ffb84c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8509e383-bf15-41d5-9081-ebbe4967c6f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,577,977 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 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
The Litmus Partnership
Contact Email
pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT10 1DT
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Sturminster Newton
Westminster Constituency
North Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CATER LINK

TAYLOR SHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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