Award

Abbeyfield Care Home, Clitheroe ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2017 at 15:58

Award Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2017 at 09:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Abbeyfield Care Home in Clitheroe, which is managed by The Litmus Partnership Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation. This tender is for catering services, with an estimated contract value of £450,000. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. Key dates include the published notice date on 7 April 2017 and the tender submission deadline on 8 May 2017 at 12:00. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2017 and will last for an initial three-year period, with an option to extend for a further two years. The service will cater to the care home, which accommodates residents requiring high-quality meal experiences.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in providing services to care homes and institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may fulfil the quality and responsiveness desired by the contracting authority. Companies that specialise in menu planning, quality sourcing, and dietary needs for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can foster partnerships with care providers and enhance business visibility in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abbeyfield Care Home, Clitheroe ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Abbeyfield Care Home, Clitheroe. Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society Ltd is a registered society affiliated to the Abbeyfield National Society and as such a not for profit organisation. Abbeyfield Clitheroe Care Home is situated on the outskirts of Clitheroe and consists of 28 ensuite rooms and a dedicated dementia unit caring for up to 11 residents. There is a spacious dining room where residents are served breakfast, lunch and evening meal 7 days a week 52 weeks a year. Morning and afternoon refreshments are also made available in the coffee lounge or conservatory. There are also occasional visitor meal and hospitality requirements. The Home is keen to ensure that its residents receive a high standard of meal experience with dishes thoughtfully prepared using quality ingredients. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: Interest in the procurement 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. After interest has been expressed to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk login details will be provided to you and the associated documents can be obtained at: https://ltms.litmuspartnership.co.uk/ The closing date for receipt of tender submissions is 8.5.2017 (12:00). Tenderers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and submissions made via https://ltms.litmuspartnership.co.uk/ by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where requested and indicated in the procurement documents) shall be provided as part of tender submissions to https://ltms.litmuspartnership.co.uk/ by the above closing date and time. It will be the Tenderer'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 OJEU 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-b5fd17-46696144-b4f1-46ac-889f-b17d2568c8e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e4dddc-9be5-4d89-9273-1f704cb9106b
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
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JW
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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