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Peterborough Diocese Education Trust - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

21 Jun 2017 at 12:10

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Peterborough Diocese Education Trust is seeking a supplier for catering services across seven primary schools in the region. The tender, titled "Tender for Catering Services," has a total contract value of £1,480,000 and is currently in the Award stage following its publication on 8 April 2016. The contract, which is set to commence on 1 August 2016, has an initial duration of two years with a possible two-year extension. Interested parties were required to submit their pre-qualification documents by 22 April 2016.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those focusing on education services and local sourcing, as fresh produce is a key requirement. Companies that can demonstrate innovation, flexibility, and a commitment to providing quality service are well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider applying, given the emphasis on achieving 'best value' in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services for the following schools within the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust: -- Barby CE Primary School; -- Braunston CE Primary School; -- Easton Garford CE Primary School; -- Pytchley CE Primary School; -- Silverstone (Infant and Junior Schools); -- St James CE Primary School; -- Towcester CE Primary School. Please note: Further schools may be added to the contract during the tender process and during the life of the contract. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within each of the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The successful contractor will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. The emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful contractor will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism. The contract being offered commences on 1.8.2016 for an initial 2 year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, and will operate on a fixed cost basis. Please note: Although the contract commencement date is 1.8.2016, there will be no catering provision required at any School until the start of the 2016 Academic year. 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/peterborough_diocese_education_trust The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 22.4.2016 (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-b5fd17-8909a18c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e8bf03-86ac-4d67-b08b-127355b34a8c
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
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,286 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 1-2 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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