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St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

06 Oct 2021 at 11:15

Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust is conducting a catering tender for school services in Norwich and East Norfolk, classified under the CPV code for school catering services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids closing on 17th June 2021. The selected supplier will be responsible for providing catering services across nine schools, commencing from 1st January 2022. The contract, valued at approximately £3,600,000 over four years, has an option to extend for an additional two years. All interested parties, particularly small and medium enterprises, are encouraged to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in food service and engage with local suppliers may have a competitive edge. Additionally, organisations that prioritise healthy eating and sustainable practices are likely to resonate well with the Trust's vision, thereby enhancing their chances of winning this lucrative contract.

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Notice Title

St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 8 primary schools and 1 secondary school. *Notre Dame High School, Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PB *St Marys RC Primary School, Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0DG *St Benets Catholic Primary, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PQ *St Edmunds Catholic Primary School, St Marys Street, Bungay, NR32 1AY *St Augustines Catholic Primary School, 19 West End, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5AG *St Mary & St Peter Catholic Primary School, East Anglian Way, Gorleston, NR31 6QY *Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Tollgate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XD *St Marthas Catholic Primary School, Field Lane, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AY - To commence 1 August 2022 *St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary, Jessop Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 8 primary schools and 1 secondary school. The Trust has approximately 3,400 students as well as 50 nursey places on its roll, along with approximately 470 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as to looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st January 2022 to the 31st December 2024 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extension would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the schools will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The successful Supplier will be expected to maximise the sourcing of fresh produce on a local basis, as well as provide support on educating the pupils in healthy eating and where food comes from, as well as having experience of providing a delivered service as this is the case currently at St Marys & St Peters primary school A key requirement is that the delivered service is produced at one of the trusts existing schools. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract (in a non-Covid environment) is circa PS720,000 per annum . Please see further details within SQ Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02abb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024891-2021
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,764,551 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 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
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 3PB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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