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Thomson House School ~ catering tender

THOMSON HOUSE SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2021 at 15:15

Tender

11 Mar 2021 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Thomson House School in Richmond, South-West London, has conducted a tender process for catering services, entitled "Thomson House School ~ catering tender". This initiative falls under the services classification, specifically noted for school catering services. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the tender stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £661,025. The duration of the contract is set for three years, starting from August 1, 2021, with the possibility of an extension for an additional two years. The tender process aimed to ensure that all candidates adhered to the school's specific criteria, emphasising quality and innovation in catering for approximately 365 students and 50 staff members.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for catering companies, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), which are specifically encouraged to apply. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative, healthy food services and those capable of accommodating diverse dietary requirements will find this an ideal opportunity. Potential bidders should be prepared to showcase their ability to enhance the existing catering offerings through fresh, locally sourced ingredients while aligning with the school's values of Curiosity, Courage, and Kindness. Overall, suppliers focusing on quality service and customer satisfaction will be well-positioned to thrive in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Thomson House School ~ catering tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Thomson House School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thomson House School is a 2-form Primary School in Richmond, South-West London. The first school in Stamp Education Trust, it opened in 2013 and now operates with all year groups - Reception to Year 6. As an academy, Thomson House has always strived to do things differently, it benefits from an engaged and active parent body, with school values of Curiosity, Courage and Kindness. 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 for the 365 students on roll and 50 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The school has a policy of compulsory school meals for all pupils believing strongly in the value of a daily hot meal for every child. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration, with the option to extend for 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 Thomson House School for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 190 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for 185 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes lunch and occasional hospitality as well as free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and any hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Thomson House School 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 School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values. Further information can be found within the SQ Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018802-2021
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
£661,025 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£661,025 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,963 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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
THOMSON HOUSE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW14 8HY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Mortlake & Barnes Common
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENT CATERING SERVICES

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