Tender

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender

THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP)

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Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) is currently conducting the "TTLP Catering Framework Tender" aimed at sourcing catering services for its schools across the North West of England. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with the anticipated contract start date for four schools set for April 2022, and for an additional school in April 2023. The tender period is scheduled to close on 11 November 2021, indicating a pressing timeline for interested suppliers. TTLP intends to establish a multi-supplier framework with the potential involvement of 1 to 3 catering service providers, focusing on delivering quality services that meet individual school needs within the competitive framework of restricted procedure procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those that specialise in school catering services. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to delivering value are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this framework aims to accommodate diverse providers, potentially leading to increased market presence and growth within the education sector's catering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender

Notice Description

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable TTLP to source catering services for its schools.There are initially 5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for TTLP schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 1 and 3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. Please note that this process covers all catering services within TTLP primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late November 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as late-December 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-January 2022. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61de407b-e79d-4f50-b88c-eb5644bdca1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c502a7-4b91-4407-8e59-74cf00fd8b16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

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
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP)
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7810874152

Buyer Location

Locality
POYNTON, CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK12 1PU
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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