Tender

Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is seeking an experienced provider for the "Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract," aimed at delivering two-course meals, including vegetarian options, to 16 primary schools in the South East of England. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 December 2017. The contract will commence on 1 August 2018 and will run for a period of four years, with a potential for expansion to additional schools. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure with a total estimated value of £4,250,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their reach in the educational sector. Businesses that specialise in providing school meals or have capabilities in diverse meal options, including vegetarian and Halal, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can implement a cashless catering system are particularly suited to meet the Royal Borough's requirements, making it a promising prospect for sustainable growth in service provision within local government contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract

Notice Description

RBWM requires an experienced school meals provider to provide school meals to 16 primary schools across the Borough for a 3+1 +1 years contract. The offer must be a 2 course set meal with a vegetarian option available (we currently have one school that provides Halal meat). Alternative options such as Jacket Potato with fillings and a sandwich/packed lunch also available during the Summer term. The provider must be able to offer a Cashless Catering system. There is potential for the contract to expand over the duration of the contract with more schools adding to the portfolio although this is not guaranteed. This opportunity has been advertised on OJEU ref: publication number 2017/S 226-471974. Additional information: How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). For further guidance on how to register on The Local Government Sourcing Portal hosted by Bravo Solution you can watch the video available via the following link - http://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1502113290076.897-1 Please note that the instructions and guidance in the video are correct despite the Bravo Advantage 16 branding. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or +44 2033496601.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c690df5-92ee-4174-b30f-b74abcd810b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 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 ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD
Contact Name
Louise McCabe-Wright
Contact Email
procurement@rbwm.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 1RF
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d-2017-11-27T10:48:37Z",
    "date": "2017-11-27T10:48:37Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "AFC/BD/RBWM/LMW/2017",
        "title": "Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract",
        "description": "RBWM requires an experienced school meals provider to provide school meals to 16 primary schools across the Borough for a 3+1 +1 years contract. The offer must be a 2 course set meal with a vegetarian option available (we currently have one school that provides Halal meat). Alternative options such as Jacket Potato with fillings and a sandwich/packed lunch also available during the Summer term. The provider must be able to offer a Cashless Catering system. There is potential for the contract to expand over the duration of the contract with more schools adding to the portfolio although this is not guaranteed. This opportunity has been advertised on OJEU ref: publication number 2017/S 226-471974. Additional information: How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). For further guidance on how to register on The Local Government Sourcing Portal hosted by Bravo Solution you can watch the video available via the following link - http://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1502113290076.897-1 Please note that the instructions and guidance in the video are correct despite the Bravo Advantage 16 branding. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or +44 2033496601.",
        "datePublished": "2017-11-27T10:48:37Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "15894210",
            "description": "School meals"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 4250000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-12-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2018-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2023-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c690df5-92ee-4174-b30f-b74abcd810b5",
                "datePublished": "2017-11-27T10:48:37Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-67371",
            "name": "The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road",
                "locality": "MAIDENHEAD",
                "postalCode": "SL6 1RF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Louise McCabe-Wright",
                "email": "procurement@rbwm.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-67371",
        "name": "The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead"
    }
}