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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls - Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

10 Apr 2017 at 14:01

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2016 at 14:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, located in Maidstone, Kent, is currently undergoing a procurement process to secure catering services for a three-year contract commencing on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. This tender process, initiated by The Litmus Partnership Ltd, is classified under the CPV code for School catering services, with a budget of £695,000. The procurement method is selective, and parties interested have until 16th December 2016 at 12:00 to submit their Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ). The school caters to 1,220 students and is focused on providing healthy food options while maintaining high standards in service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the catering and food service industry, as it allows for innovation in healthy food provision tailored to a diverse student body. Companies that specialise in school catering services or have experience in providing innovative meal solutions for educational institutions will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit from this opportunity, given the emphasis on value for money and the governing body's flexibility in considering bids that offer unique solutions beyond just cost.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls - Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (MGGS) in Maidstone, Kent, was founded in 1888. It is a selective, foundation school for girls between 11-16, with a mixed Sixth Form. Judged by Ofsted as 'outstanding', it enjoys a reputation as one of the finest grammar schools in Kent, fostering academic distinction, intellectual curiosity, creativity and courage in our students. MGGS is committed to encouraging healthy eating and meeting the specific needs of school girls. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1220 students on roll and 108 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting healthy food options to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1.4.2017 - 31.3.2020 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Maidstone Grammar School for Girls the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five 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 catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, an option for hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. (Further information is available in the PQQ Documentation.) Additional information: Interest in the pre-qualification 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 pre-qualification questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/maidstone_grammar_school_for_girls_catering The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 16.12.2016 (12:00). Tenderers 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 Pre-Qualification 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 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-b5fd17-5ce25c51-5cea-41b0-aad5-c6eccc6f862e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4729e7-dad4-4ef6-9376-6133832c0dbb
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£695,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,330,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 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
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 0SF
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Allington & Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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