Tender

Framework Contract for School Meals Service Workington Primary School

BECKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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25 Jan 2019 at 13:56

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25 Jan 2019 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Beckstone Primary School, located in Workington, is initiating a tender for a Framework Contract for a comprehensive school meals service aimed at both Beckstone Primary School and Westfield Nursery and Primary School. The procurement method is an open procedure and currently in the tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 26 February 2019. The contract, valued at approximately £48,000, will have a duration of three years starting on 8 April 2019. Interested suppliers are required to submit expressions of interest via email, with an estimated invitation to tender being dispatched on 1 February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school meals and community engagement initiatives. Suppliers should ideally have a minimum turnover of £1.5 million over the last three years and relevant experience in providing quality catering services, alongside the capacity to deliver community benefits such as apprenticeships and training. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with food hygiene standards and have necessary accreditations will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Contract for School Meals Service Workington Primary School

Notice Description

Beckstone Primary School intend to let a framework contract to a single supplier for the delivery of a comprehensive school meals service. The Framework will be available for Beckstone Primary School and Westfield Nursery and Primary School, Workington. Each school intends to call-off school catering services for an initial minimum period of 3 years. The framework will be for the provision of a comprehensive school catering service including: * Provision of lunchtime school meals to at least national quality standards * Provision of payment system; including debt management * Maintenance and cleaning of kitchens and equipment * Maintaining and building the current high demand for school meals enjoyed by the schools * Harmonising school meals with curriculum activities * Using the opportunity of the contract to deliver additional community benefits EOI Procedure: Submit email to the above address expressing interest and including company contact details. All potential suppliers submitting an EoI will receive an ITT Successful supplier will be notified week beginning 25 March 2019. A mobilisation period from 25 March to 15 April 2019 has been planned. Estimated Date for Despatch of ITT: 1 Feb 2019 Latest Date for Questions: 20 Feb 2019 Award Criteria: Financial and economic standing Pass/fail Relevant experience and references 20% Evidence of meeting food, hygiene, and staff training quality standards 20% Proposals for financial administration, curriculum and community benefits 20% Price 40% Community Benefits: Community benefits could include: * Enhancing the local supply chain * Apprenticeships * Training * Community engagement * Professional advice TUPE TUPE will apply. Tenderers will be expected to complete their own due diligence. Suitability to deliver the service: A supplier's suitability to deliver the service will be demonstrated by: * Accreditation to Food for Life Bronze or equivalent * Example Menus * ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation * Health and Safety Policy * Commitment to staff training with IIP accreditation or similar * Company Safeguarding Policy and processes * Qualifications and experience of key personnel directly involved with contract delivery Supplier economic and financial standing: Criteria for assessing supplier economic and financial standing will include: * Expected turnover: Minimum GBP 1,500,000.00 for each of past 3 years. * Copy of last 3 years audited accounts. * Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: GBP 5 million * Public Liability Insurance: GBP 10 million * Professional Indemnity Insurance - GBP 5 million Incumbent Supplier: The incumbent supplier will be permitted to enter the competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-211a8669-7efe-4e46-bbcb-063b7717e859
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eabb63c-a425-4c11-9b79-47292540acec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2019 - 8 Apr 2022 3-4 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
BECKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
CA14 5PX
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Harrington
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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