Tender

Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2018 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a tender process for "Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools," targeting a contract award date of 16th April 2019. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 5th December 2018. The contract, estimated to be valued at approximately £2.8 million annually, aims to provide comprehensive catering services across 38 schools in the Portsmouth area, including primary, secondary, and special schools, commencing 1st August 2019 and lasting for an initial term of five years, extendable up to ten years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale operations within educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for cultural accommodation, sustainability practices, and effective partnership working will be well-placed to compete. The requirement for a cashless payment system and adaptable service provisions, such as split lunch offerings and packed lunches, further broadens the potential for innovative service delivery, appealing to SMEs and larger providers alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services for Portsmouth Area Schools

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council 'the Council' is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced suppliers to provide a fully managed solution for catering services for schools. The Council is targeting to award the contract on 16th April 2019 to a single provider. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to providing a fully managed catering service for schools and academies in the Portsmouth area for both primary and secondary schools. The service will be delivered via a mixture of standalone kitchens, production kitchens and serveries. The service will deliver the following: Accommodation of diverse cultural needs Partnership working Sustainability of service Cashless payment system Split lunch provision (secondary schools only) Provision of packed lunches Staff Meals Locally based management 38 schools in Portsmouth have indicated that they would like to join a new city-wide contract for school meals with effect from 1 August 2019, including primary, secondary, infant, junior, special schools and an all-through school. The known estimated value based on current number of schools and take-up is in the region of PS2.8M per year. The initial contract period will be for 5 years, extendable in increments to be agreed at the option of the Council to a maximum of 10 years. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Catering Services for Portsmouth area schools. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c62f663-4fe4-4a2e-9a18-a513335bb0f8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

55320000 - Meal-serving services

55321000 - Meal-preparation services

55322000 - Meal-cooking services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

55523100 - School-meal services

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
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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