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The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Tender for Catering Procurement Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2017 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2016 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for catering procurement services, which is classified under the CPV code for catering supplies. This contract is set to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run for an initial three-year period until 31st August 2020, with an option for a two-year extension. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £2,250,000, reversible to £450,000 annually. Key deadlines include the closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire on 27th January 2017. The procurement method employed for this process is selective, under a restricted procedure, indicating that only shortlisted suppliers will be invited to tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering supplies, particularly those that can demonstrate innovation and proactive management. Suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive service across several schools would be ideal candidates. The potential for the contract to expand as the number of participating schools grows further enhances the prospect for sustained business engagement. SMEs in the catering sector stand to benefit the most, given the focus on service quality and adaptability outlined in the tender specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Tender for Catering Procurement Services.

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide a catering supplies procurement service for The Priory Federation of Academies Trust. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering supplies at each school within the Trust ~ the tender project is seeking to appoint a company whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering supplies at each site detailed within the Trust. The contract being tendered is initially for three years in duration from 1.9.2017 until 31.8.2020, with the option to extend by a further two years (until 31.8.2022) by mutual consent. The contract will be fixed price in nature. The basis and rationale that the Client requires the successful contractor to operate to at all times, is being able to provide all schools a service that is fit for purpose and that the contractor is proactive in the management of the contract, thus ensuring that all specifications are achieved and that the frequency of deliveries as detailed within the Tender Specification. The successful tenderer will be required to provide the service initially for the four schools listed below within The Priory Federation of Academies Trust. However, as the Trust continues to expand, it is likely that the number of participating schools will increase, therefore the Trust reserves the right to add to this contract; The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill Lincoln LN5 8PW The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln LN6 0EP The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue Lincoln LN6 7DT The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8ED The value of the current contract is approximately 450 000 GBP p.a. Additional information: Interest in the 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/the_priory_federation_of_academies_trust__catering_procurement The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 27.1.2017 (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 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-d05a8d4a-4021-4727-ac40-fc12ce955ebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5668eb93-4097-44bb-9fd8-2c1900e0c3f8
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 8PW
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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