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Horton Grange and Farnham Primary Schools - Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2019 at 14:44

Award Notice
Tender

03 May 2018 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Litmus Partnership Ltd is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Horton Grange and Farnham Primary Schools - Tender for Catering Services." This tender, classified under the industry category of school catering services, is located in Bradford, England. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its value of approximately £1,400,000. The contract period is set to commence on 19th October 2018 and will last for three years, with the potential for extensions. The closing date for submissions was 8th June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in providing catering services within educational institutions. Suppliers with expertise in managing TUPE issues and a strong operational base in the North of England are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers a nil-cost nature, allowing the successful supplier to develop and enhance the service with the possibility of investments for further improvements. Monthly performance reporting on catering standards will be required, ensuring a continuous partnership with the client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horton Grange and Farnham Primary Schools - Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services at Horton Grange and Farnham Primary Schools. Horton Grange and Farnham Primary Schools welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. They are committed to developing a community of mutual respect where personal qualities are highly valued and each student has the opportunity to reach their absolute potential. Further information on the two schools is provided in the SQ Document. The two schools share one large separate dining area that serves the joint population of the two schools - in the region of 1 250 pupils. There are 5 service points for pupils and a separate dining room for adults, all prepared in a good-sized kitchen with plenty of space. Halal certified (Halal Monitoring Committee) meat is required to be served. The Client is looking for a Supplier who will be their partner within a vibrant competitive market. The catering service is currently run in-house by Farnham Primary School on behalf of both schools. Any Supplier wishing to be considered for this contract must be able to demonstrate experience and depth of knowledge in the management and handling of TUPE issues. The contract will commence on 19.10.2018 for a period of three years, with an option to extend on a 1 + 1 basis. The value of the contract is estimated to be 1 400 000 GBP. This contract as a minimum will be nil cost in nature with the successful Supplier developing the team and market to move forward. Investment is not actively sought, but may be required to enhance and further the service, should the bidder think it requires it. A suitably experienced Supplier is sought, who has current experience of working within the primary and secondary school market place, ideally with a strong operational base within the North of England, thus allowing for responsive, contract support and management of catering staff. The successful Supplier will be required to formally report each month on catering standard performance and operational matters, ensuring the senior management team of the schools is fully informed about all issues related to delivery of the catering service. 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, acontact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: https://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/horton_grange_and_farnham_primary_schools The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 8.6.2018 (12:00). Suppliers are requiredto 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 thisContract 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 ofthe 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-bbeb450a-2762-4f6d-8db5-ac41e7be8418
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a00e435-9fdc-4b0a-ae81-b7790ae01f8c
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 (above threshold)
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,022,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2023 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 3HU
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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