Tender

School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT

THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust is seeking to procure a multi-supplier framework for school catering services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 1st July 2021. Catering opportunities are available for a range of schools within the trust, initially covering three schools, with possible expansions in the future. The plan is to have a contract commence in February 2022, aiming for a five-year term, which includes extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure to ensure a competitive selection of providers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their operations within the education sector. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality catering services tailored to schools would be particularly well-suited to respond. The procurement specifies a minimum turnover requirement of £250,000, emphasising the need for a robust operational capacity. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to best value, alongside essential insurance and compliance with safety regulations, will be at a competitive advantage in bidding for this contract.

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Notice Title

School Catering Framework Contract for Rodillian MAT

Notice Description

Rodillian Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools within the trust may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust 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 1 and 2 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 Rodillian MAT schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 3 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 a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-October 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rodillian Multi Academy Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 3 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for trust schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged that the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 2 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 trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 3 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 trust. 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 a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for early September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as October and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in November 2021. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012157-2021
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

55520000 - Catering services

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
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 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
THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Ray Jeffrey
Contact Email
ray@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7771768234

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF3 3PS
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Ardsley & Robin Hood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South West and Morley

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