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School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools

Notice Description

RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools in Liverpool (LPSG). The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable RPJ3 Group to source catering services for the group of schools. There will be at least initially 4 schools in this framework which will be subject of direct award, with other schools using a later call off. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for the schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 2-3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

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RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools in Liverpool (LPSG). The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable RPJ3 Group to source catering services for the group of schools. There will be at least initially 4 schools in this framework which will be subject of direct award, with other schools using a later call off. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for the schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 2-3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering service and support required by the group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP. Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2021
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
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: 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: 5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline: 7 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Buyer Location

Locality: WIRRAL
Postcode: CH46 3SA
Post Town: Chester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location: TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority: Wirral
Electoral Ward: Leasowe and Moreton East
Westminster Constituency: Wallasey

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