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BHCC - HZP - Nursery Meals

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2023 at 17:59

Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2023 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking expressions of interest from providers for the Nursery Meals Service. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by 12:00 on 10th July 2023. The contract period is initially set for two years from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with a possible two-year extension. The total contract value is 440,960 GBP, and the procurement is classified under catering services for other enterprises or other institutions.

This tender opportunity for the provision of nursery meals by Brighton & Hove City Council presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete. Suitable businesses with experience in catering services for institutions, particularly focusing on quality, sustainability, and meeting dietary requirements, are well-suited to apply. The opportunity is ideal for businesses based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC - HZP - Nursery Meals

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council are seeking expressions of interest from suitable providers for the provision of the Nursery Meals Service. Please note the requirements and procedure for submitting expressions of interest via email, further in this notice. Brighton & Hove City Council has five internally run nurseries that have hot meals provided for lunch, and a mix of hot and cold teas in the afternoon at the following nurseries: Acorn Nursery: The Rise, Mile Oak Road, Portslade BN41 2PY Cherry Tree Nursery: Hollingdean Children's Centre, Brentwood Road, Brighton BN1 7DY Jumpstart Nursery: Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton BN2 4SE Roundabout Nursery: 178 Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL Brightstart Nursey: 1 Barrack Yard, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1WR The nurseries are normally open between Monday and Friday throughout the year except for one week at Christmas, on bank holidays, and for up to three (3) days training during the year. The exception is Jump Start Nursery, they are normally open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning, and Thursday. They are closed on Fridays and in the three school half-term weeks, in addition to the closure days described above. The Council currently has one contract for the provision of nursery meals to all five nurseries. The estimated weekly average of meals to be provided is around 650 - 800 meals across the 5 locations. There are no facilities on site for heating food in large quantities. Therefore, meals need to be transported to the settings and a safe temperature must be maintained until the end of the meal service, as set out in the regulations stated in the additional text below. Contract Period An initial term of two (2) years from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, with an optional extension period of a further two (2) years, subject to performance. How to apply: Interested and appropriately skilled, experienced, and qualified providers must submit an expression of interest via email to heidi.perrins@brighton-hove.gov.uk by 12:00 on 10th July 2023. Their expression of interest should include a summary of (maximum 750 words): A short introduction to their company and ethos. Their experience and track record of delivering comparable services to those required. The number of meals currently provided each week to the comparable services currently in contract with. Their operational resources to provide the required services. Interested providers should also include an example week menu with recipes. (The information provided in the example menu will not be subject to the word limit.) The menu should include a provision for children requiring special diets for ethnic, cultural, or religious reasons, and for those with special dietary needs. Typical diets to be catered for include: No dairy ingredients or dairy containing ingredients used, No gluten containing ingredients used, Exclusion diets (e.g., vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian). Additional information: The Council may award this contract without further publication. In the event of expressions of interest from multiple suitable providers, the Council will undertake a competitive process to award the contract. These services are listed under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Whilst the estimated contract value falls below the relevant threshold, any subsequent competition will be undertaken in accordance with the principles of the "Light Touch Regime". Quality Standards and essential requirements of Service Provider: The Contractor must comply with Food Safety Standards as required by the Local Authority Environmental Health Team and OFSTED requirements for nursery food provision and liaise with these bodies and teams as required. The relevant regulations are: * The Food Safety Act 1990 * Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 * Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 The Contractor must: * Wherever possible, use fresh and high-quality ingredients with limited use of frozen goods, * Seek to use food that is grown locally and that is in season subject to availability and affordability, * Meet nutritional standards and actively demonstrate flair, imagination, and technical capability in catering for young children, including those with specific dietary requirements. The Council will require that contractors demonstrate a commitment to sustainability issues. Food supplied should be healthy and produced in ways that respect the environment, animals, and people, and prioritise local, seasonal produce where available, appropriate, and affordable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36d281f3-a7eb-4304-a2f8-99e8a208f223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88348097-3f9a-4269-98ad-50413ea84af0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below Threshold LTR
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 2LS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE TUMS CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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