Tender

Catering Services for Chelmer Valley High School

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

12 Mar 2021 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED, seeking to tender catering services for Chelmer Valley High School, located in Chelmsford, Essex. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The procurement is currently in the active tender phase with key dates including the deadline for tender responses on 23rd April 2021, and the presentation by shortlisted bidders scheduled for 19th May 2021. The selected contractor is expected to commence service on 1st August 2021, following a thorough evaluation process based on quality and financial criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses aiming to partner with educational institutions. Companies that provide innovative, nutritious, and appealing meal options for students would particularly benefit from this contract. The prospective contractor will need to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service with a focus on customer satisfaction and marketing efforts to attract students. With a contract period of up to three years and the potential for extensions, businesses that align with the school's vision for a modern catering service are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for Chelmer Valley High School

Notice Description

Chelmer Valley High School is located in Essex and have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Issue of Invitation to Tender - Find a Tender Service 12th March 2021 Bidding Companies to Visit Site 24th March 2021 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 23rd April 2021 Presentation by shortlisted bidders to the School 19th May 2021 Reference site visits WC 24th May 2021 Contract Awarded by 1st June 2021 Contract Commencement 1st August 2020 Chelmer Valley High School wish to be at the forefront of School catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students.11 The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School'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 School. * Investment in the School'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 School through events and to visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing Additional information: The documents you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Neil Meadows
Contact Email
nm@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 8PB
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Oatlands & Pannal
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

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