Tender

School Catering Framework Contract for NLPSG Schools

RPJ3 GROUP

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Tender

10 Jun 2021 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The RPJ3 Group is currently seeking suppliers for a School Catering Framework Contract aimed at providing catering services to a group of primary schools and one secondary school in North Lincolnshire. This public procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th July 2021. The framework is focused on delivering best value catering services and is classified under CPV code 55524000 for school catering services. This agreement is set to start in April 2022, involving an initial period of three years with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in delivering flexible and high-quality services to educational institutions. Companies with a minimum turnover of £250,000 and the capacity to manage full-service provisions are well-suited to participate. Additionally, those able to demonstrate strong local infrastructure and labour resources, as well as meet the minimum insurance requirements, will find this framework particularly relevant and beneficial for expanding their outreach within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

School Catering Framework Contract for NLPSG 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 and one secondary school in North Lincolnshire (NLPSG). 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 9 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 April 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 9 schools for a contract start in April 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 late September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-October 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late 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

RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools and one secondary school in North Lincolnshire (NLPSG). 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 9 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 April 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 9 schools for a contract start in April 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 late September 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-October 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late November. 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-02ba35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012996-2021
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
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 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
RPJ3 GROUP
Contact Name
Ray Jeffrey
Contact Email
tenders@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516780193

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN18 5AW
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Brigg and Immingham

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