Planning

PQQ For Catering Contract

POLYMAT

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Planning

10 Feb 2021 at 14:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the *PQQ For Catering Contract* initiated by POLYMAT, a multi-academy trust located in Thamesmead, London. This tender falls under the category of *School catering services* and is currently in the planning stage. A crucial milestone is the engagement end date set for the 9th of March 2021, with the contract expected to be awarded on the 10th of May 2021, for commencement on the 1st of August 2021. The tender aims to provide catering services to schools including Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses seeking to expand their reach within the education sector. Companies specialising in school meals, particularly those adept at delivering diverse, healthy menus for large groups of students, will find this tender especially relevant. The competitive nature of this procurement encourages engaged and organised service providers, making it ideal for businesses that can efficiently manage catering operations in an academic environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQQ For Catering Contract

Notice Description

PolyMAT became a multi academy trust on the 1 August 2014. The MAT is committed to providing an outstanding education to all children, of all ages in Thamesmead and the surrounding areas. It is important that all schools in the MAT retain their own identity and that they actively promote this in the local community and encourage earned autonomy. The MAT will work hard to forge partnerships that mean all schools work collectively. Academies included in the tender: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive, Thamesmead, London SE28 8RF Student Roll 1,200 when full. Expecting 720 in September 2021and growing by 24 each year until full. Year Groups 7-11 Predicted turnover when full PS250,000 * A hot and cold breakfast provision between 7.30 - 8.30am * A free snack at breaktime (10.50-11.05am) that is included in the daily meal price * Family dining at lunchtime (no canteen service) (12.45 - 1.25pm) to comprise either a healthy delicious meat or fish option, alongside a comparable vegetarian meal. Fresh salad or vegetables to accompany the meal. A cold or warm dessert that can be placed on the dining tables in advance of service. Jugs of water also to be placed on the dining tables, in advance of service. One student per table will collect the food and any leftovers will be returned at the end of service. * It is paramount that the Chef understands creating tasty food that is delicious and is relevant to the needs/wants of our students. * A quick lunch service is required where 2 year groups will eat at the same time and straight after another year group will eat. This means the catering team must be highly organised and efficient. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT Student Roll Currently 1,549 and expected to remain fairly constant. Year Groups 7-13 Predicted turnover PS300,000 Breakfast service from 7.30am Morning Break from 10.30am Lunch 1 sitting commencing at 12.30pm * A hot and cold breakfast provision between 7.30-7.15am * Cafeteria style, healthy snacks at breaktime (10.30 - 10.50am) * Cafeteria style lunches with one hot meat/fish main course and a vegetarian alternative. Also available pasta, jacket potatoes with various fillings and a salad bar. One dessert per day. * Healthy drinks should be available for pupils. * A sandwich bar open at break and lunchtime. * Two outside sandwich pods for break and lunchtime. * A cafe style provision for staff and visitors that should be manned from 7.00 - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Food should include paninis, sandwiches, pastries, fruit and chocolate bars. PolyMAT is placing the school's catering contract out to competitive tender by inviting professional catering companies to bid for the contract. The contract will be awarded following due process on the 10 May 2021 for a commencement date of 1 August 2021. The contract will be awarded to one company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7724b9-6a42-483c-b69a-5d15abcb85f7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLYMAT
Contact Name
Alexa Rendell
Contact Email
arendell@woolwichpoly.co.uk
Contact Phone
02083107000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE28 8AT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Thamesmead Moorings
Westminster Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead

Further Information

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