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Sir John Cass's Foundation and Red Coat CofE School ~ Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

31 May 2019 at 12:31

Award Notice
Tender

29 May 2018 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking suppliers for the "Tender for Catering Services" for Sir John Cass's Foundation and Red Coat Church of England Secondary School located in London. This project falls within the services industry, specifically pertaining to school catering services, with an estimated contract value of £1,447,500 over a five-year term from October 2018 to October 2023. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the deadline for the submission of Selection Questionnaires was 29 June 2018, at 12:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovative and healthy catering solutions, particularly those experienced in serving educational institutions. Companies providing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creative menu options that cater to diverse dietary needs would be well-positioned to participate. The emphasis on quality and value for money suggests that suppliers offering competitive yet flexible pricing structures may also find this contract appealing, particularly in light of the school’s goal for enhanced catering services catering to 1,412 students and 230 staff members.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sir John Cass's Foundation and Red Coat CofE School ~ Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sir John Cass's Foundation and Red Coat Church of England Secondary School and Sixth Form College. Sir John Cass's Foundation and Red Coat Church of England Secondary School is a Church of England and multi-faith school extending from Year 7-11, with the Sir John Cass 6th Form College focused on year 12 and 13 learning. At Sir John Cass Red Coat, we operate with high standards of behaviour, discipline and attainment. We believe that by providing an environment in which pupils feel cared for and valued, they will increase in confidence and gain independence. Our school has been established for over 50 years and to this day we remain proudly supported by our trustee, Sir John Cass's Foundation. The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1 412 students on roll (including 6th form students) with a reasonably high number of free school meal eligible pupils, and 230 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The client wishes the successful supplier to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from October 2018 to October 2021 and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful supplier offering the client a guaranteed return /cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the client for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. 5 Days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all school catering services, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption, with free meals at a margin and hospitality at net food cost. Whilst the client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current catering, which is currently run in-house, is: 282 000 GBP (income) per annum including free school meals, but excluding hospitality (estimated at 7 500 GBP per annum - at cost). Therefore, the estimated contract value over a 5 years term, is 1 447 500 GBP. The client expects the successful supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. Further information is provided in the SQ Documentation. 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: https://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/sir_john_casss_foundation_and_red_coat_cofe_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 29.6.2018 (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-b5fd17-5cb4b7eb-532c-48c1-a43f-eb515d4efb6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a87dc512-16fe-4e21-b31e-a42813203e43
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
£1,447,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2023 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
The Litmus Partnership
Contact Email
pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 0RH
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Stepney Green
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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