Award

Fullhurst Community College ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2017 at 09:11

Award Notice
Tender

22 Mar 2017 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking to engage suppliers for catering services at Fullhurst Community College, located in Leicester, England. This tender, identified as "Fullhurst Community College ~ Tender for Catering Services," is classified under school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2017 and concluding on 31st August 2020. The annual value of the contract is estimated at £180,000, and the deadline for submitting the Selection Questionnaire was 21st April 2017 at 12:00.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in managing educational contracts. Given the size and diversity of Fullhurst Community College, catering firms that can provide a wide range of services, including vending and hospitality, would be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will not only contribute to enhancing students' dining experiences but also have the potential to establish a strong relationship with an oversubscribed institution, which can lead to further growth opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fullhurst Community College ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Fullhurst Community College. To be part of Fullhurst Community College is to transform lives. We are proud to serve a diverse community of over 900 students, aged 11-16 years, on our large site in south west Leicester and are oversubscribed each year. As the first school in Leicester to be rebuilt under the 'Building Schools for the Future' programme, Fullhurst provides an exceptional environment in which to learn and work. Students follow personalised pathways for learning which meet their individual needs. Our curriculum is broad and varied enabling each student to thrive. We also offer an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including sport, music, art and languages. We want our students to be excited by their learning in the classroom and beyond, committed to achieving their very best and confident about their futures. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and vending services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1.9.2017 and concluding on 31.8.2020. The contract being offered within this tender will be based on a guaranteed performance basis with all free issue requirements and hospitality being recharged on consumption at 'net' food cost only. The annual contract value is estimated at 180 000 GBP. 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://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/fullhurst_community_college The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 21.4.2017 (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-b5fd17-8b4f95ae-f4b6-4413-b875-21d94a7cb4d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48016512-837b-4ea8-b809-27f5fb66cda1
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,028,959 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 Over 5 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
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 1AH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
Westminster Constituency
Leicester West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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