Tender

St Olave's Grammar School Catering Tender 2021

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement for Schools Ltd is seeking tenders for the St Olave's Grammar School Catering Tender 2021, an active procurement project aimed at providing catering services for the school. The tender, with a total value of £299,000, falls under the category of services, specifically catering, and is located in London, United Kingdom. This selective procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2021. Details of the requirements, including compliance with price sensitivity and quality of service, can be found in the tender specifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in school catering services or with experience managing similar operations at grammar schools. Companies that can demonstrate strong references from similar educational institutions, alongside a commitment to sustainability and quality service, will be well-positioned to compete. The potential for contract renewal after three years allows for further growth opportunities for successful bidders, making this a lucrative chance for adaptable and quality-focused catering providers.

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Notice Title

St Olave's Grammar School Catering Tender 2021

Notice Description

Saint Olave's Grammar School requires services from a contracting partner that replicate its ethos of service and quality provision. As well as the expected professionalism the following key contract requirements need to be considered by the Contractors: Price sensitivity and value for money are a key priority for students using the services. The Contractor must demonstrate their awareness of the need to continually review their pricing policy along with benchmarking with other similar Saint Olave's Grammar Schools and local public sector establishments. Please view the Specification for complete requirements for this tender opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope and Objectives Saint Olave's Grammar School requires services from a contracting partner that replicate its ethos of service and quality provision. As well as the expected professionalism the following key contract requirements need to be considered by the Contractors: Price sensitivity and value for money are a key priority for students using the services. The Contractor must demonstrate their awareness of the need to continually review their pricing policy along with benchmarking with other similar Saint Olave's Grammar Schools and local public sector establishments. During opening hours, the duty of care to their own staff and Saint Olave's Grammar School users must be the responsibility and under the control of the catering contractor. Rubbish clearance, cleaning of the kitchen and front of house structure including the kitchen area floor, the clearing of tables and the cleaning up of all spillages throughout the catering areas, will be the responsibility of the catering contractor. The Refectory area floors will be cleaned thoroughly by the catering contractor daily. The cleaning of the kitchen, serving stations and other specialist facilities will be the sole responsibility of the catering contractor; this will include all equipment, catering surfaces. The Contractor will be asked to meet regularly with the student body by invitation to the Saint Olave's Grammar School Council meetings. The on-site Catering manager will be asked to meet, at least monthly, with students' representatives of the Saint Olave's Grammar School. The Contractor will also be asked to meet regularly (monthly) with the Saint Olave's Grammar School for a business review and update. The Contractor must allow for the cost of an annual deep clean in their proposal submissions. Fair-trade is very popular with students and they are very aware of the need to support sensitive issues such as Fair-trade, sustainability and recycling. Therefore, Contractors are to be proactive in these areas. A facility to record and then charge the Saint Olave's Grammar School for internal Hospitality menu offer. The above considerations are not exhaustive but are key issues for contract considerations by the main service users. Please view the complete Specification as part of the tender to learn more about the requrements.

Renewal: After 3 years an additional 2 year extension can be awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029dc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005718-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£299,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 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
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mnewell@procurementforschools.com
Contact Phone
+44 7557977839

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON (GREATER)
Postcode
EC1V 0BP
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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