Award

Ormiston Denes Academy ~ Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Award

14 Aug 2017 at 12:38

Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2017 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd has initiated a tender process for catering services at Ormiston Denes Academy, a secondary school located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This contract is part of the school’s efforts to enhance its environment for approximately 900 students. The procurement, classified under the School catering services category, is currently at the award stage, with the contract duration set for three years from 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2020. The total estimated contract value is £540,000, and interested suppliers were required to submit their Selection Questionnaires by 28 April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this an ideal chance to expand their client portfolios in the public sector. Suppliers that can offer high-quality catering alongside effective management of hospitality and vending services will be well-placed to compete for this substantial contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ormiston Denes Academy ~ Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Ormiston Denes Academy. Ormiston Denes Academy is a secondary school with academy status located in the northern outskirts of Lowestoft, Suffolk. It has around 900 students aged 11 to 16. Part of the Ormiston Academies Trust, the school is situated on Yarmouth Road, the A12. It is also home to a sports training centre open to the public. As the largest Academy in Lowestoft we are fortunate to be able to provide first-rate facilities across the curriculum. Our new arts centre, refurbished technology classrooms, 3g Astroturf pitches and extensive ICT infrastructure are a few examples. However, providing an excellent environment for learning is just one of the aspects ensuring that students are able to focus on the core purpose of being in school; their education. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and vending services within the Academy, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 September 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 contract value is estimated at 180 000 GBP p.a. 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/ormiston_denes_academy The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 28.4.2017 (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-a33edf73-907e-4eff-bd92-faedd1179ba3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24dae71-84eb-4bc0-9b4f-6ec1f86d3d54
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
£935,847 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 4AH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATER LINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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