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Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School

LGSS

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30 Jan 2017 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves LGSS, acting on behalf of The Grove Primary School in Cambridge, for the provision of school meals. This tender, titled "Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School," falls under the education industry category. The contract period begins on 1st April 2017 and runs until 31st March 2020, with an option to extend for an additional year. The value of the contract is set at £66,880, and the deadline for submitting completed Invitations to Tender (ITTs) was 12:00 noon on 24th November 2016. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing various providers to compete for this opportunity.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those specialising in school meal provision. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on local service delivery in areas of high deprivation. Successful bidders will not only secure a potentially lucrative contract but also contribute to improving the quality of meals provided to children in the local community, enhancing their business profile and reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School

Notice Description

Providers are invited to complete an Invitation to Tender (referred to from now on as ITT) outlining their bid for The Grove Primary School, as detailed in the Tender documents. The Grove School is a larger than average sized primary school with 308 pupils on roll in September 2016. At the time of the last inspection in January 2013 206 pupils were on roll, an increase of 49.5%. The School serves an area of high deprivation in the centre of a large council housing estate on the edge of Cambridge City Centre. The current provision is 'cook from scratch', on site at The Grove Primary School. It is expected that the Successful Provider will continue this provision, using the facilities already in place at the School. The ITT process is being facilitated by LGSS Procurement, but please note that the Contract will be between the Provider and The Grove Primary School. The final decision of Contract award rests with the individual school. LGSS Procurement is acting on behalf of the school, and as such is impartial. The service will be required from April 2017 onwards and TUPE will apply. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for twelve months, subject to annual review. For clarity, the maximum possible duration of the Contract, should the extension be taken up is four years. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on Thursday 24th November 2016. If assistance is required regarding the use of the LGS eTendering Portal, please contact the Due North helpdesk on: Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Phone: 0330 005 0352 Opening times: 09:00 - 17:30 Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7b49c2-da6e-44d3-8a92-e25e582c2d26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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
LGSS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northamptonshore.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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