Tender

Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2018 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary" as part of their catering services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on 6th March 2018. The intended contract will commence on 16th April 2018 and will end on 31st July 2019, with an option for two 12-month extensions. This opportunity is categorised under school catering services, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering and food services, particularly those that can demonstrate an ability to provide varied and healthy meal options. Companies with experience in electronic ordering systems and online payment solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as the contracting authority expresses a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in bidder participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Meals for East Ward Community Primary and Higher Lane Primary

Notice Description

East Ward Community Primary School and Higher Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced company to undertake their school meals catering provision. The successful company will be required to provide healthy balanced meals in line with recognised guidelines ensuring choice, dietary needs and tastes are met. Menus will need to be varied and rotated on a regular basis. Bidders will need to be able to demonstrate that their solution provides the facility for an end to end electronic ordering process incorporating the ability to order from multiple settings e.g. in school or at home. Provide an online payment system for the collection of payments from parents. Pricing will be per meal. Full details of requirements are contained within the tender documentation. It is anticipated that the new arrangement will commence from Monday 16th April 2018. School closes for Easter on Thursday 29th March 2018 and will reopen on Monday 16th April 2018. The successful bidder will be given access to school, during the Easter holiday period, in order for school meals to be offered from Monday 16th April 2018. The expiry date of the contract will be 31st July 2019 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please visit our e-tendering portal The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Tuesday 6th March 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72fd39be-f002-4146-8e39-ac1c8b39b401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec432b04-8b2b-44bb-a9c2-e44dd5b2c29d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 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
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

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