Award

The BRIT School - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2018 at 16:51

Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2018 at 17:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BRIT School in London is seeking to appoint a supplier for catering services through a tender process called "Tender for Catering Services." This procurement falls under the school catering services industry and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £1,500,000 over a period of three years, which may extend for an additional two years. The tender period closed on 22 March 2018, with the contract beginning on 28 May 2018 and ending on 27 May 2023. This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses that can deliver innovative food concepts catering to a diverse student body of 1,360 individuals, including various dietary needs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering companies, particularly those that specialise in school services or innovative food solutions. Businesses equipped to offer varied menus and adapt to different dietary requirements will have an edge. Given the emphasis on value for money, service providers capable of demonstrating quality and efficiency, alongside strategic proposals for operational enhancements, will be well-positioned to compete. The BRIT School values creativity and community engagement, making this contract ideal for companies that align with these ethoses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The BRIT School - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The brit school is: Original, responsible and free. We believe creativity is the future and young people of all backgrounds should be able to develop their creative talent and craft. Core Values. - Striving to improve and be the best we can. - Celebrating the power of the ensemble and being team players. - Encouraging of creativity and innovation. - Active in engaging with our communities. - Being inclusive and respecting diversity. - Open-minded and keen to learn from others. - Once BRIT - Always BRIT. Catering Income 1 to 12.2017. Student cash sales = 214.375 GBP. Student FSM sales = 63.551 GBP. Hospitality sales = 24.832 GBP. Total = 302.738 GBP. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the growing number of students, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of student tastes and dietary requirements. There are 1360 students in total - Years 10 and 11 - 400 students; Years 12 and 13 - 930 students; Year 14 - 30 students). The Client will wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, including the Blue Block Cafe and make recommendations accordingly. The contract is being tendered on a 3 + 2 years basis and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Client a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Client for the duration of this contract. The current cost of a 2-course main meal is 2.75 GBP, and a cashless system is in operation. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Up to 5 days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students up to 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all school catering services, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, all hospitality and Free School Meal requirements. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and ideally at net food cost. Whilst the Client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. 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: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/the_brit_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 22.3.2018 (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-b5fd17-2ef217b7-ced7-41a0-8178-8e2b6e8c8f79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae125018-3b87-47f9-a627-3eb0b30feff2
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
Accelerated 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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2018 - 27 May 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
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 2HN
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Selhurst
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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