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Whalley Range High School - Greater Manchester Education Trust Catering Framework Tender 2023

WHALLEY RANGE HIGH SCHOOL - GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST

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11 Oct 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Whalley Range High School, part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, has initiated a tender process for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The objective is to establish a framework to facilitate sourcing of catering services for schools within the trust. The contract is planned to start in April 2024, with a tender response deadline in January 2024. The procurement method is selective, with a restricted procedure, and the tender period ends on November 10, 2023. The school is located in Greater Manchester, North West region, United Kingdom, and the industry category is school catering services.

This tender opportunity at Whalley Range High School can benefit catering service providers looking to secure a long-term contract within the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses interested in providing flexible catering services that align with individual school needs and values are encouraged to participate. The opportunity also offers a potential contract extension beyond the initial 5-year term, providing stability and growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whalley Range High School - Greater Manchester Education Trust Catering Framework Tender 2023

Notice Description

As part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, Whalley Range High School are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the school to source catering services.There is initially 1 school in this framework, however, other schools within the trust may call off later.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for Greater Manchester Education Trust 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 1 and 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 April 2024 for the initial school. Please note that this process covers all catering services within Whalley Range High School with full tender costings and proposals for the school for a contract start in April 2024. 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 a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for November 2023. Tender responses deadline is planned for January 2024 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late January 2024. 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-a9c6a650-a4e5-48c1-bbd5-25a598180d15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bdc383-e10e-4151-b111-c5e882e85575
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
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2027 2-3 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
WHALLEY RANGE HIGH SCHOOL - GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M16 8GW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Whalley Range
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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