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Westfield Academy - Provision of a Catering Service

WESTFIELD ACADEMY (WATFORD)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jun 2021 at 08:09

Tender

22 Feb 2021 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Westfield Academy in Hertfordshire is seeking to engage a supplier for the provision of a catering service, covering a contract period of three years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. This open procurement process aims to deliver quality school lunches to students and staff and is currently in the active tender stage. Interested parties should note that the final submission deadline for bids is 23 April 2021. The contract value is estimated at £2,042,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can deliver fresh, nutritious meals and catering solutions that emphasise quality and healthy eating. Companies with experience in school catering, hospitality services, and a track record of innovative menu options will be well-suited to compete for this tender. The emphasis on providing a varied selection of meals and appropriate pricing policies may attract businesses capable of demonstrating high standards of service and operational reliability.

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Notice Title

Westfield Academy - Provision of a Catering Service

Notice Description

Westfield Academy requires a catering service for the provision of school lunches to students and staff at the school.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Westfield Academy requires services from a contracting partner that replicate its ethos of service and quality provision. The Westfield Academy is looking to introduce a new (3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions) catering contract with the following aims: Provide students/staff with freshly produced food, choice, value and options to encourage sensible and healthy eating, in addition would welcome high street options. A staff catering facility with a pre-booked and delivered lunch service option for staff with a limited break time. Hospitality - service for meetings, Westfield Academy events etc. Contractors should offer an imaginative range of buffet options Source of income to the Westfield Academy Other considerations include o Menu Selection o Pricing Policy o Operational policies: i.e. minimum notice for delivery etc. o Quality statement: use of Fair-trade / fresh bean coffee etc. o Portion size specification - coffee x 2 cups per person etc. o Any exceptional circumstances

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02950b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014633-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,042,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 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
WESTFIELD ACADEMY (WATFORD)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 1923231560

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTSFORDSHIRE
Postcode
WD18 6NS
Post Town
Watford
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
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

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