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Buckler's Mead Academy - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2019 at 15:17

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2018 at 18:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is undertaking a procurement process for catering services at Buckler's Mead Academy, located in Yeovil, England. The tender, titled "Buckler's Mead Academy - Tender for Catering Services," has a contract value of approximately £95,000 turnover per annum and is set to commence on 1 September 2019, with a duration of three years, potentially extending for two additional one-year periods. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must submit their Selection Questionnaire by 4 January 2019 at 12:00, as this is a selective procurement process under the restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in school and educational food services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement authority is open to variant bids while also considering conforming submissions. Suppliers who can demonstrate a reliable track record in providing quality catering services, along with relevant experience in similar settings, may find this contract well-suited to support their business growth in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckler's Mead Academy - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Buckler's Mead Academy. The contract will commence on 1 September 2019 for a three-year term, with the potential for it to be extended by a further two periods of one year. The price will be on a guaranteed basis for at least three years. The value of the contract is approximately PS95,000 turnover per annum. The successful Supplier will pay PS3,250.00 plus VAT to The Litmus Partnership on contract award. Additional information: Interest in the selection 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. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/bucklers_mead_academy The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 4.1.2019 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier'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 Contract 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-b5fd17-5ab8a0d1-ab34-43bd-9719-2e8934623703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f382179e-80b9-41ea-8c4b-7c4bfe2c45a1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£563,900 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 Over 5 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
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4NH
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil Central
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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