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Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College ~ Catering Tender

BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL & SPECIALIST SCIENCE COLLEGE

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Award

30 Jul 2021 at 08:15

Tender

20 Apr 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College, located on Parrs Wood Road in Manchester, is seeking tender submissions for catering services through a selective procurement process. The contract, valued at £750,000 and set to commence on 1 September 2021, will last for three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. This tender, classified under school catering services, requires the supplier to deliver high-quality catering and hospitality within the school, which serves approximately 870 pupils. The tender period concluded on 7 May 2021, and an accelerated process was initiated due to the incumbent contractor’s notice to terminate their service.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in educational catering, possess the capability to operate within Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) frameworks, and have a proven ability to enhance participation in school meal programmes will be well positioned to compete. Prospective suppliers are expected to deliver innovative food offerings while maintaining high service standards, thereby making this tender an avenue for businesses to expand their engagement in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services to the Barlow RC High School, Parrs Wood Road, Manchester, M20 6BX. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services to the Barlow RC High School, Parrs Wood Road, Manchester, M20 6BX. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 September 2021 and concluding on 31 August 2024, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement. The Barlow RC High School is a leading 11-16 Catholic High School situated in East Didsbury, Manchester, with c.870 pupils on roll. Established in 1985, the school is a Catholic, co-educational, voluntary aided comprehensive that is part of the Salford diocesan family of schools. The Barlow is a diverse and fully inclusive community and as such we welcome pupils of all faiths and none. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: *Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff *Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team *Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year *Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters *Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals The incumbent catering staff are currently employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ. It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided. The successful Supplier will work closely with the Client to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience'. The estimated contract value over the contract period (3 +2 years) is PS750,000. Please see SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018190-2021
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£568,307 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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
BARLOW RC HIGH SCHOOL & SPECIALIST SCIENCE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 6BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Didsbury East
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDSHIRE SIGNATURE SERVICES

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