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East Anglian Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 15:15

Tender

24 Feb 2021 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The East Anglian Schools Trust, located in Suffolk, has completed the tender process for a Catering Tender valued at £3,800,000. This tender is part of the services category, specifically aimed at providing school catering services across several schools, including Kesgrave High School, Farlingaye High School, and Bungay High School. The procurement method utilised was selective, following a restricted procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run for three years, concluding on 31st August 2024, with a possibility of extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their service offerings within the educational sector. Providers who can deliver innovative catering solutions and align with current food trends will be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier must also demonstrate an ability to engage with the client effectively and deliver regular performance reports, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish a strong partnership with the East Anglian Schools Trust.

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Notice Title

East Anglian Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for East Anglian Schools Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for East Anglian Schools Trust. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within each school, which also includes the provision for all hospitality and free issue requirements. To confirm; Kesgrave High School, Main Rd, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2PB Farlingaye High School, Ransom Rd, Woodbridge IP12 4JX Bungay High School and Sixth Form Centre, Queen's Rd, Bungay NR35 1RW There is also the possibility of a new special school being included within this tender - details will be confirmed as the process progresses The current contract offers a return to the Client. Within this contract all free school meals and hospitality are recharged at net food cost only. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st September 2021 and concluding on 31 August 2024, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years. The contract being offered is based on a guaranteed performance basis. Please note that the successful Supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of PS6,000.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10 day standstill period ends (by 31 July 2021). To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total full fee will be paid by the successful Supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than 31 August 2021. It is expected that the successful Supplier will work very closely with the Client and engage with the school curriculum moving forwards into this contract term. The Client wishes for the successful Supplier to be able to offer innovation and to make some changes to the service provision within the school during the course of the new contract term. Inward investment is sought as part of your tender return to help facilitate your service offer and is to be depreciated over the contract term. For the avoidance of doubt TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract where applicable. The successful Supplier will be expected to deliver a concise and detailed method of management reporting at the end of each month, thus updating the Client on the contract performance. It is imperative that an open book policy is offered to ensure that the School has total clarity on financial performance of the contract. The Client is seeking both innovation and the application of current food trends within the tender submissions and would expect as a result of this to be able to identify 'Best Value' in both financial and qualitative terms and work in partnership with the chosen Supplier moving into this contract term. Please see SQ document for further information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/NN48R7N93R

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029601
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018804-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,353,298 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 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
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP12 4JX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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