Tender

GEP Academies - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Tender

03 Oct 2019 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is inviting tenders for catering services to be provided at several schools, including George Abbot School, Fullbrook School, and Kings College, located in the South East of England. The tender, titled "GEP Academies - Tender for Catering Services," is currently in the Tender stage with a closing date set for 8th November 2019 at 12:00. The successful supplier will enter into a contract lasting three years, commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This procurement follows a restricted procedure due to the overall contract value of £5,760,950, and prioritises innovative service provision that aligns with the values of fostering a positive school environment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school catering services and healthy food concepts. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and the ability to enhance the existing catering services while addressing diverse dietary needs will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, SMEs are encouraged to take part, especially those that are open to incorporating suggestions for improvement and investment as part of their bids. The successful supplier will be expected to support the principles of Every Child Matters and actively participate in the development of a vibrant dining experience for students and staff alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GEP Academies - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services at the following schools: - George Abbot School, - Fullbrook School, - Kings College. Full details in relation to these schools can be found on their individual websites. The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the students on roll and teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The client will wish the successful supplier to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1.4.2020 to 31.3.2023 and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Client a guaranteed return/cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the client for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all school catering services. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The client expects the successful supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared onsite. The client expects the successful supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The client believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the client is very enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful supplier. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the Supplier's tender submission would be welcomed. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. Further information is provided in the SQ documentation. 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/gep/ The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 8.11.2019 (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-b5fd17-9165ebb3-406e-4aca-81fe-0809d30e3291
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/390d4e20-5a4f-4617-80c2-3ba16ee76f3c
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
£5,760,950 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 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
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 1XX
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Burpham
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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