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The Hollyfield School - Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by The Litmus Partnership Ltd for the provision of catering services at The Hollyfield School in Surbiton, UK. The tender, titled "The Hollyfield School - Catering Services", is classified under the industry category of school catering services and follows a restricted procedure as its procurement method. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2016, with a duration of three years, concluding on 31 December 2018. The pre-qualification questionnaire's closing date was 19 June 2015, and interested suppliers were required to submit relevant documents via email.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in school provision. Companies that focus on nutritious meal options, sustainable sourcing, and compliance with food safety regulations would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate adaptability to meet the specific needs of schools and the ability to engage with students and staff are likely to gain an advantage in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Hollyfield School - Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at The Hollyfield School. The catering contract will commence on 1 January 2016 and be let for a 3 year term on a fixed price basis. The objectives set out below are those listed by the School. Catering Tender Objectives * Meals which meet the Government Nutrient Based Standards for school lunches which includes the minimum portion sizes * Procure food in a more sustainable way, Fresh and seasonal produce to be used in menus, Local sourcing of foods if possible * Fully compliant with legislation * Experienced in the provision of school catering services and are financially secure * Offer a good range of service options, attractive menu choices and good value for money, Low sugar and low fat levels alternatives used * Free of artificial colours and additives where possible * Vegetarian options to be imaginative and offer variety * Medical Diets * Operate sound food safety procedures * Prepared to work flexibly and in partnership with schools to meet students' needs and help maximise the take up of meals * Understand how schools are managed and their relationships with students, staff and parents/carer * Dealing with catering rubbish and recycling procedures * The main aim is to provide children and young people high quality, enjoyable and creative choices of nutritious food. Working with Schools and Health Partners to improve wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles. * Meet the School's policy of providing a meal service by offering menus that are nutritionally balanced with a variety of dishes to meet customer expectations. These expectations will be established through customer research and feedback. 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 closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 19.6.2015 (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. Policy documents (where indicated in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) shall be uploaded to The Litmus Partnership Limited pre-qualification website prior to this closing date and time. It will be the Tenderer's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents and access to The Litmus Partnership pre-qualification website 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-b5fd17-6c763a0c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/722669bf-7833-442b-9607-d96d6f635ab8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 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
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
SURBITON
Postcode
KT6 4TU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
St Mark's & Seething Wells
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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