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Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services.

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2018 at 16:30

Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2017 at 13:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Hobart High School, located in Loddon near Norwich, Norfolk, is being managed by The Litmus Partnership Ltd. The tender, titled "Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services", has a total estimated contract value of £600,000 over a three-year term, commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. This selective tender follows a restricted procedure and was published on 24th October 2017. The closing date for the receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is set for 24th November 2017 at 12:00.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those specialising in school catering services, fresh produce sourcing, and innovative service models. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to local sourcing, especially for fresh meat, bakery items, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, will be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on 'best value' and maximising customer engagement makes this an attractive opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their reach in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hobart High School - Tender for Catering Services.

Notice Description

Hobart High School is an coeducational secondary school with academy status, situated in the village of Loddon, near Norwich in Norfolk, England. There are approximately 850 students and 60 members of staff. The school previously had specialist science college status before converting to academy status in February 2013. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Hobart High School (the Client). The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and vending services at the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1.4.2018 and concluding on 31.3.2021 (based on a 1+1+1 contract). The contract being offered via this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis with all free issue requirements and hospitality being recharged on consumption at 'net' food cost only. The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. The emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism to ensure that the customer take-up is maximised. The contract value is estimated at 200 000 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: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/hobart_high_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 24.11.2017 (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-dacc15a5-b586-46a9-a7d0-cf84c9e3dab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d6452e-3b12-49ac-b7fa-feb28468b2fa
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR14 6JU
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Loddon & Chedgrave
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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