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Tender for a Framework Agreement for Management of the Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools

THE CROMWELL LEARNING COMMUNITY MAT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2021 at 15:56

Award

13 Apr 2021 at 10:19

Tender

27 Jan 2021 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Tender for a Framework Agreement for the Management of Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools has been initiated by The Cromwell Learning Community MAT, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender process began with a deadline for tender responses set for 19th February 2021, followed by evaluations on 9th March 2021, and the contract was awarded by 26th March 2021, with the contract commencement aimed for 1st September 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the initiative includes two primary schools: Bordesley Village Primary School and Cromwell Junior and Infant School.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the catering sector, particularly those specialising in school meals and healthy food provisions. Suppliers who have experience in delivering quality catering services that meet government standards and cater to specific dietary needs, such as Halal requirements, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can provide attractive, nutritious menus that encourage healthy eating among primary school students are likely to find significant growth potential through this contract.

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Notice Title

Tender for a Framework Agreement for Management of the Catering Services at The Cromwell Learning Community Multi Academy Trust Primary Schools

Notice Description

The Cromwell Learning Community MAT consisting of two schools in Birmingham, have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered as a group. The Schools involved are: - Bordesley Village Primary School Cromwell Junior and Infant School

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Schedule Bidding companies to visit the schools - 27th January 2021 Deadline for return of tender responses - 19th February 2021 Quality Evaluations by shortlisted Contractors - 9th March 2021 Site visits or references may take place before - WC 15th March 2021 Contract awarded by - 26th March 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 Schools' main aims for the new contract are to have a catering service that: # Achieves or maintains the Gold Award Food For Life status. https://www.foodforlife.org.uk/schools/criteria-and-guidance # Offers food that consistently looks and tastes appetising and is attractively presented. # Encourages pupils to take a heathy and balanced meal and menus are suitable for a primary school. # Provides food that fully complies with the Government Standards. The schools feel treat days and sessions do work well and encourage uptake generally. Consultation with each school is to be encouraged however the health eating requirements should be the focus of menus. # Encourages a higher number of pupils to use the lunch service where appropriate (see details on the individual Schools below) including all those entitled to free meals. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028da2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012216-2021
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
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROMWELL LEARNING COMMUNITY MAT
Contact Name
Neil Meadows
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 5BA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIQUILL

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