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Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School ~ Catering Services

WHEATFIELDS INFANTS' AND NURSERY SCHOOL AND WHEATFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Award

29 Jul 2021 at 13:15

Tender

27 Jan 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School, located in St Albans, which is seeking catering services under a selective procurement method. This tender, entitled "Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School ~ Catering Services," is currently in the active stage and was initiated on 27th January 2021, with the tender submission deadline set for 5th March 2021. The desired contract duration is three years, commencing on 1st August 2021 and potentially extending for an additional two years. The procurement process aims to ensure value for money while also emphasising the importance of innovative and healthy food offerings tailored to pupil preferences.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in providing for educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate an understanding of dietary requirements and a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients may be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will not only have the chance to establish a long-term partnership with the schools but also to influence the dining experience of a diverse student population while promoting healthy and innovative food choices.

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Notice Title

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School ~ Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Wheatfield Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School, located in St Albans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School and Wheatfields Junior School. Wheatfields Infants and Nursery School: Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School has a diverse range of 70 staff and 330 children ranging from 3 - 7 years of age. At Wheatfields we value everyone as an individual and are a sustainable school Wheatfields Junior School: Wheatfields Junior School' in St Albans, is a juniors School with a diverse range of 360 students and 60 staff, who benefit from a superb building, providing excellent learning facilities for students. Each school has its own kitchen and the two schools are adjacent to each other. The Tender The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The School year at all schools is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that 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 catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break (Junior School only), lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged on consumption with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust expects the successful contractor 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 Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. 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 Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. Find more details in the SQ document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018089-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£959,328 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£959,328 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£997,695 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHEATFIELDS INFANTS' AND NURSERY SCHOOL AND WHEATFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL4 9NT
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Marshalswick West
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PANTRY (UK

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