Tender

George Stephenson High School - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Tender

18 Jun 2019 at 09:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking proposals for catering services at George Stephenson High School, located in Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE12 6SA). This tender, titled "George Stephenson High School - Tender for Catering Services", is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period that ends on 2nd August 2019. The estimated contract value is approximately £673,788, covering a three-year period starting from 1st April 2020, with a possible two-year extension. The procurement method used is selective, under a restricted procedure, aimed at ensuring high-quality service provision for approximately 1,200 students and 149 staff members at the school.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies able to demonstrate their capability to manage cashless catering systems and provide healthy food options will be particularly well-suited for this tender. Furthermore, businesses that are willing to invest in the necessary capital and demonstrate value for money through innovative service provision may find that this contract not only enhances their reputation but also provides a steady revenue stream for the duration of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

George Stephenson High School - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for George Stephenson High School, Killingworth, NE12 6SA. George Stephenson High School is looking for a provider who will work in true partnership with the school to deliver the catering service on site. The school has approx. 1 200 students years 7-13 and 149 staff. Contract value, we do not have access to any current data with regards to sales figures or turnover but based upon unconfirmed information suggest: Estimated cash sales of approx. 1 000 GBP per day, therefore x 190 days = 190 000 GBP Free school meals = 30 096 GBP per annum Hospitality = 4 500 GBP per annum Therefore 224 596 GBP annual turnover x 3 years = 673 788 GBP The Client's objectives in putting the catering contract out to tender are: Introduce Cashless Provision linked with Parent Mail (Parental is currently used for all other school payments - alternatives cannot be considered). Healthy Eating - maintain current standards of excellent food service and provision. Current team based on site are well regarded. Capital Investments - the Client would welcome some capital investment. Value for Money/Cost Savings/Income Generation - the Client is looking for catering costs savings and income generation. All fixed and light kitchen equipment is owned by the current provider; the Client would like to move towards owning its own kitchen and equipment. We understand that most catering staff will be members of LGPS and admitted body status would therefore be expected with regards to pension provision. The contract will commence on 1.4.2020 and will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. 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://litmuspartnership.co.uk/sq/georgestephenson/ The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 2.8.2019 (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-b5fd17-7be9eeae-a308-41fc-9674-a5d43697b4a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9b6a6f-32e7-41ac-a8c8-650bc502d96a
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 (above threshold)
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
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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 LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE12 6SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Killingworth
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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