Tender

Waverley Education Foundation ~ Catering Tender

WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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09 Oct 2023 at 14:50

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06 Oct 2023 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Waverley Education Foundation is procuring catering services through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £2,280,000, will start on April 1, 2024, and run for an initial 3 years with a potential extension. The tender deadline is October 27, 2023. This opportunity falls under school catering services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Waverley Education Foundation presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector. Businesses offering catering services, especially those with experience in providing school catering, are well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises the need for innovative and high-quality catering, involving the sourcing of local produce such as bakery products, meat, fruit and vegetables, and dairy products. Successful contractors are expected to introduce new food concepts and ensure compliance with Halal food standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waverley Education Foundation ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5 Instead of: 2,280,000 Read: 2,780,000 Place of text to be modified: II.2.4 Instead of: Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 250 pupils. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal's and the Trustee's aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will recognise the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice, innovation and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client's ongoing objectives. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1st April 2024 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Foundation. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across both Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. These new standards of operation should meet the needs of the pupil's moving forwards into this contract term. The current range of foods needs to be expanded along with the service provision. It is one of the objectives of this tender that the successful contractor will utilise a truly local supply chain to source all fresh produce, namely being: Bakery Products Meat Fruit and Vegetables Dairy Products The Supplier will be expected to introduce exciting new food concepts in partnership with the Client for the future. The proposed food concept should create an improved ambiance within the dining rooms and a more pleasant dining experience for both the students and staff. It is the expectation that the menus for both the Primary and Secondary Students will support and encourage uptake of the catering service. Page 6 to 11 The Client has taken the decision that all meat served will be certified by the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC UK). The Halal Monitoring Committee is an independent, not for profit, registered charity organisation whose main aim is to certify the production of genuine Halal food. HMC complies with the UK Laws for food production, as well as Islamic dietary compliance Laws. HMC promotes animal welfare, issues of food safety, hygiene a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-449b6709-93cb-4162-a1de-038d5aada831
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0357906-7377-4863-aa23-78d644a4b2b0
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
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
£2,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B9 5QA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Heartlands
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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