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City of London Freemen's School Catering Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2023 at 09:44

Award Notice
Tender

19 Apr 2023 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Freemen's School has awarded a catering services contract to Thomas Franks Ltd. The contract is valued at GBP 1,088,938.10 and has a duration of 5 years, extendable up to 7 years. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2028. The City of London Corporation acted as the buying organisation for this award.

This catering services contract provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to compete for a long-term contract with the City of London Freemen's School. The contract, with an estimated total value of GBP 8.5 million, caters to 960 pupils, 60 boarders, and 180 staff members. Businesses with experience in providing full restaurant services, hospitality services, and allergy-aware catering would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City of London Freemen's School Catering Services

Notice Description

The City of London Freemen's School requires a new catering contract to replace the current catering contract that expires 31 Jul 2023. It is important to note that catering is a critical component of the school product as an independent school with boarding facilities (7 days term time as well as Summer Schools). The service provides catering with 960 pupils ranging from 7 to 18 years and including approximately 60 boarders, and 180 staff. The Contractor is responsible for setting up the dining area for a full restaurant service, clearing / cleaning the dining area on a daily or as required basis to agreed standards. Provides overall supervision to ensure that the service is carried out in line with the contract specification including; - The ability to cater for all pupils and staff - Full hospitality service including sports / match teas, external events including lettings - Cafe management - Allergy awareness, warning, training in line with current legislation and school requirements. The estimated total contract value for the full duration of the contract term is PS8.5m. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. Bidder's that would like to visit the Freemens School show around on Monday 24/04/23 at 10:00, please contact Kevin Pickford from MYA Consulting Ltd via email: Kevin.Pickford@mya-consulting.co.uk. Bidders should note that all other communication other than arranging the show around with MYA Consulting Ltd must go through the message section on the Capital Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32a13fd7-c62e-496d-908b-1c83421290ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ca7280-dcc4-4581-b8f0-34de2b60d244
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,088,938 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,088,938 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2 2EJ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS FRANKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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