Tender

Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender

CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG)

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16 Jul 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire School Group (CSG) is conducting a tender for the "Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender," aimed at procuring multiple providers for a catering services framework serving several primary schools in Cheshire. This procurement, classified under school catering services, is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include a tender deadline set for August 23, 2021, with contracts anticipated to commence on January 1, 2022, lasting until December 31, 2024, with options for extensions. The procurement method employed is a restrictive procedure, designed to ensure quality service provision tailored to the unique requirements of the participating schools.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their public sector clientele. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility, best value, and an understanding of the educational environment will be well-positioned to compete. Those interested in bidding will benefit from collaborative arrangements across 4 to 7 schools, allowing for economies of scale and extensive reach within the local region, essential for growth in the competitive catering services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender

Notice Description

RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools in Cheshire (CSG). The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable RPJ3 Group to source catering services for the group of schools.It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 schools in this framework which will be subject of direct award, with other schools using a later call off.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for the schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 2-3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99162c37-3b5a-4aa7-8661-e162825c1378
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 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
CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK11 8PB
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Macclesfield South
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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