Award

The Heathland School- Tender for Catering Services

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2019 at 15:28

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2018 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd involves a tender for catering services at The Heathland School in Hounslow, Middlesex. This project aims to appoint a supplier to provide innovative and exciting food services for approximately 1,820 students and 220 staff. The contract spans three years, commencing on 1 September 2018 and concluding on 31 August 2021, with a total contract value of £2 million. The tender was initially published on 20 February 2018, with a submission deadline for the Selection Questionnaire set for 29 March 2018. The procurement method used is a selective approach under a restricted procedure suitable for deals above financial thresholds.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of offering healthy, locally sourced, and innovative food solutions that meet diverse dietary needs. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive catering services for educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Partnerships with suppliers who can propose capital investments for enhancing dining areas could also strengthen a bid. These factors contribute to the potential for growth and development within the school environment, making it an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Heathland School- Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

The Heathland School is a Secondary School in Hounslow, Middlesex, which was founded in 1974. The school is an "Outstanding" 11-18 co-educational community comprehensive School committed to delivering exceptional academic success and providing an environment where individual learners thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future. The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1820 students on roll and 220 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy the tastes and dietary requirements of the diverse school community. The client would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1.9.2018 to 31.8.2021 and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful supplier offering the Client a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the client for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. 5 days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all school catering services, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The client expects the successful Supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The client expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles and ethos of the school. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the Supplier's tender submission would be welcomed. The Client would wish for the Supplier to look at making this investment within the existing dining area. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. 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/the_heathland_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 29.3.2018 (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-bd811f9e-5bb1-4ee6-941c-4ae3a3b74a10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fed002-8a54-45c0-981d-8fe44c2c4c3b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,275,185 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 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
The Litmus Partnership
Contact Email
pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW4 5JD
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow Heath
Westminster Constituency
Brentford and Isleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE DINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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