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Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust

Priestley Academy Trust

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02 Jun 2021 at 09:54

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27 Jan 2021 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Priestley Academy Trust is seeking tenders for the management of its catering services across five schools located in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The procurement process, classified under school catering services, is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline for tender responses set for 12th February 2021. Key dates include contractor presentations scheduled for 17th March 2021 and the official contract commencement on 1st September 2021. This open procurement method aims to enhance the financial and qualitative aspects of the catering services in the Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on school catering and food services, especially those with a strong emphasis on providing nutritious and appealing meals. Companies that excel in customer service and have experience managing large-scale catering contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on healthy meal options and the potential for marketing investment in the Trust's catering services indicate that suppliers with innovative food offerings and a proactive relationship management approach will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust

Notice Description

The Priestley Multi Academy Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The Schools involved are: - * Atlas Community Primary School * Green Lane Primary School * Lilycroft Primary School * Margaret McMillan Primary School * Westbourne Primary School

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Schedule Bidding companies to visit the schools - WC 18th January 2021 Deadline for return of tender responses - 12th February 2021 Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 17th March 2021 Site visits or references may take place before - WC 22nd March 2021 Contract awarded by - 1st April 2021 Mobilisation Meeting - 19th April 2021 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021 Presentations: A typical agenda is likely to be: Contractors will have 45 minutes to deliver a presentation to the Trust. The agenda will be a short introduction - approximately 5 minutes, followed by a presentation of foods that the Trust would expect to see on the day-to-day menus - approximately 25 minutes, and then followed by questions and answers - approximately 15 minutes. It will be a requirement of the presentation that the area or operations manager who would have direct responsibility for the contract is present. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust. Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events and to visitors. Please note there is a requirement for HMC Halal food provision in all schools and there is a LGPS in place.

Renewal: The option to extend is for two, one year extensions at the end of the initial contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012252-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

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
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Priestley Academy Trust
Additional Buyers

The Priestley Academy Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD8 8HT
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Manningham
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mellors Catering Services

Further Information

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