Tender

Odyssey Collaborative Trust - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Tender

16 Aug 2019 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Odyssey Collaborative Trust, represented by The Litmus Partnership Ltd, has issued a tender for Catering Services, aiming to enhance the meal experience for students in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a contract value of £1,925,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2020 for an initial period of three years, followed by a potential two-year extension. Interested suppliers must submit their Selection Questionnaire by 13th September 2019 to engage in this selective procurement method, characterised as a Restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those committed to healthy, fresh, and locally sourced food options. Companies that can demonstrate a strong local presence and innovative catering solutions will be well-positioned to compete. As Odyssey Collaborative Trust plans to expand by incorporating more schools during this contract period, the successful supplier will have the chance to grow alongside the Trust, contributing to an enhanced educational experience for pupils through innovative meal services and educational initiatives on healthy eating.

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Notice Title

Odyssey Collaborative Trust - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Odyssey Collaborative Trust is expected to grow, with a number of additional schools becoming part of the Trust during this contract period. The provision of catering services at these schools when they have joined the Trust, or ended their current catering contract, will fall under the scope of this contract. The successful supplier will be expected to provide this service at these additional schools using the same costing model applied to the successful tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the contract. The guaranteed performance contract will commence on 1.4.2020 for an initial period of 3 years, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust's governing body. The successful supplier is expected to have a strong local presence, as specialist caterers in the primary school sector. The contract covers the scope for the provision of catering services within the schools, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Hospitality will be charged at net cost on consumption. Each school currently manages its own breakfast club and intends to continue to do so. The schools expect the successful supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, prepared onsite. All schools intend to focus heavily on healthy, fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce and see the catering service as an exciting opportunity to complement the overall uptake, student and parent experience, through the regular introduction of new ingredients, themed and promotional events. The successful supplier will be required to play their part in acting as a catalyst for improvement of the pupil experience. The senior leadership team and governors have identified 'value for money' as a priority to parents and this is perceived as key to encourage an increased uptake of the overall catering service provided. The successful supplier will work closely with the schools to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience', with pupil education on making healthy dietary choices being an important part of their educational experience. The client invites suppliers to consider offers of appropriate capital investment and suppliers' ideas for the development of the current catering service will be welcomed (further information regarding each of the schools ~ Beaufort Community Primary School, Cherry Tree Hill Primary School, Asterdale Primary School, Borrow Wood Primary School ~ is provided in the SQ document). 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://litmuspartnership.co.uk/sq/odyssey/ The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 13.9.2019 (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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-242cfda6-b8d7-4d9f-8733-2120eba76b20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03c4f9c-a006-48d4-9ea9-2ba108001c69
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 (above threshold)
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
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
DERBY
Postcode
DE21 7AB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Spondon
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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