Award

Caldicot School ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2018 at 16:45

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2017 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2017 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is seeking suppliers for catering services at Caldicot School, located in Caldicot, England. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Aramark Limited on 30 May 2018. The contract will span three years, starting from 1 August 2018 and concluding on 31 July 2021, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The total value of the catering contract is £1.8 million, and the successful supplier will be expected to adhere to the Healthy Eating in Schools regulations and demonstrate innovation throughout the contract term. The closing date for submissions during the tender period was 1 September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those focused on healthy meal options and innovative service delivery. With the expected increase in sales due to a new build and a revised lunchtime service schedule, providers adept in adapting to educational environments and capable of managing a larger volume of pupils are encouraged to express their interest. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer unique approaches to healthy eating and School Food Standards are especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caldicot School ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Caldicot School. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering 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 1.8.2018 and concluding on 31.7.2021, with the potential for an extension of up to a further 3 years, and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual return to the Client. The contract currently offers a financial return each year to the Client with all hospitality and free issues being charged at net food cost only. It is expected that the successful Supplier will have experience in the requirements of the Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards & Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013 ~ http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/foodanddrink/healthy-eating/?lang=en ~ and be able to offer innovation and forward thinking during this contract term. The current contract sales volumes are circa 300 000 GBP, however the Client is moving into a brand new build in September 2017 and adopting a different profile of lunchtime service which is splitting the lunch service for years 7,8 12, and 13 from 12:05 until 12:50 and for years 9,10 and 11 from 13:05 until 13:50. Morning break will be served from 10:45 until 11:05. As a result of this the sales are expected to grow from their current levels as the catering service becomes more accessible to the pupils. 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: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/caldicot_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 1.9.2017 (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-b5fd17-93d67f10-6e1a-4a79-a6ac-88e4b4d5600b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55038905-4a60-4c04-aba1-714edcc49db7
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,002,465 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2024 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
CALDICOT
Postcode
NP26 5XA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Severn
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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