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Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services

IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL

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22 Apr 2020 at 12:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the In-tend Education Portal, is for the "Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services" contract in the education sector. This opportunity is located in Milton Keynes, with the tender period closing on 5th June 2020. The successful bidder will provide catering services to three primary schools, with contracts expected to start on 1st November 2020 for two schools and on 12th April 2021 for one school. The financial details indicate a contract value of £480,000, following an open procurement method above threshold criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering service providers looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector. Businesses with experience in school catering or those capable of delivering innovative and efficient dining services will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement in this contract could help enhance a company's profile and foster relationships within the local community, especially with schools in Milton Keynes that are planning to revamp their catering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services

Notice Description

Inspiring Futures Through Learning (Multi Academy Trust) is seeking to engage a suitably qualified partner to supply catering services to three of its schools in Milton Keynes. o Fairfields Primary School o Whitehouse Primary School o Two Mile Ash Junior School Two contracts will start in Nov 2020 with the remaining school commencing April 2021. All three Schools have their own fully fitted preparation and cooking facilities although until the start of the agreement, the kitchens at Fairfields and Whitehouse have not been used as the previous numbers on roll at these schools have not been sufficient to sustain a service. Two Mile Ash has provided meals on an exported basis to both schools in addition to other schools in the area and these will be included within this process. Additional information: Tenderers will be able to meet with IFtL to discuss the approach to the requirements and to clarify any queries on the legal documentation. IFtL will share any issues raised at the meeting which are not commercially confidential with the other Tenderers. The clarification meeting and site visit will take place at: Fairfields Primary School Apollo Avenue Milton Keynes MK11 4BA On Thursday 7th May at 11.00am. This will be dependent on relaxation of the current meeting and travel restrictions due to the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic. An alternative video conference supported by a video tour of the facilities at each school, may be implemented. Details will be distributed to interested companies. Tenderers should register their interest and attendance by Friday 1st May 2020 to Bill Campbell, Senior Consultant, by email bill@ccbltd.biz and include The names and job titles of those who will be attending the meeting. Delivery Notes IFtL is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of its Catering Services to the schools identified. This does not include any future requirements for its other schools which if required, will undergo separate tender procedures. 1. Two Mile Ash School - with exports to; o Caroline Haslett Primary School, MK5 7DF o Chestnuts Primary School MK3 5EN o Service start date 2nd November 2020 Two Mile Ash is a 680 pupil Junior School serving Years 3,4,5,6 (7 -11 years of age). The School currently has an operating kitchen serving meals to one other school by its in-house team and these staff will be eligible for TUPE transfer. The kitchen is well fitted although changes may need to be made to improve layout, workflow and the storage of dry goods. 2. Whitehouse Primary School o Service start date; Monday 2nd November 2020 Whitehouse Primary School is a new build school where year groups are being added year on year for the academic year 2020/21. The kitchen is fully fitted and as yet unused, waiting for pupil numbers to increase to a level that would make the service viable. Meals are currently being supplied from Two Mile Ash Junior School. 3. Fairfields Primary School o Service start date; Monday 12th April 2021 Fairfields Primary School, as with Whitehouse, has a fully fitted kitchen as yet unused and currently receives meals from Two Mile Ash. From September 2020 a local secondary school will be taking temporary residency in an area of the building and it has an incumbent caterer who will provide a temporary service until they relocate in April 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b6740e-a3f0-4abd-80ae-6bf16de7ed2d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 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
IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK11 4BA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Stony Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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