Tender

School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools

RPJ3 GROUP

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05 May 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RPJ3 Group is conducting a tender for the "School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools". This procurement process falls within the services industry, specifically catering services, and is set in the North West region of England. The procurement is currently active, with a deadline for tender responses on 7th June 2021. The framework aims to establish a multi-supplier arrangement for catering services across a minimum of four primary schools, with a contract period starting in February 2022 and potentially lasting up to five years, including extension options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector looking to expand their service provisions within the educational field. Companies capable of delivering flexible and high-quality catering services tailored to meet the unique needs of each school are encouraged to participate. The selective procurement method implies that bidders will be vetted through a pre-qualification stage, allowing well-prepared businesses to secure a place on an essential framework within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools

Notice Description

RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools in Liverpool (LPSG). The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable RPJ3 Group to source catering services for the group of schools.There will be at least initially 4 schools in this framework which will be subject of direct award, with other schools using a later call off.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for the schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 2-3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e1b569-7ef1-49d0-b966-787650158f4d
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 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
RPJ3 GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIRRAL
Postcode
CH46 3SA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Leasowe and Moreton East
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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