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Hove Park School ~ Catering Services Tender

HOVE PARK SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2021 at 18:14

Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Hove Park School is inviting tenders for 'Catering Services' as part of a competitive procurement process, classified under the CPV code for school catering services (55524000). The authority, located in East Sussex, UK, aims to enhance its catering offerings for approximately 1,250 pupils and 198 staff members at its secondary school and sixth form college. This procurement is in the 'active' stage, with submissions due by 20 August 2021, following a restricted procedure that allows for a thorough evaluation of potential suppliers. The contract will commence on 1 January 2022 and has a duration of three years, with the possibility of two additional years, reinforcing the school's commitment to providing high-quality catering services with an emphasis on innovative and healthy food options. A guaranteed performance contract structure ensures accountability for both the school and the selected supplier.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the catering industry to expand their operations by partnering with an educational institution. Businesses that specialise in innovative catering solutions, particularly those focusing on nutritious, locally sourced food, would be well-suited for this competition. Given the prevalence of dietary requirements among school children, firms with experience in catering to diverse needs and those willing to invest in improving existing facilities may find themselves at a competitive advantage. The successful contractor will not only manage daily catering operations but also contribute to the overarching educational ethos, making this a valuable chance for growth in the school catering sector.

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Notice Title

Hove Park School ~ Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Hove Park School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hove Park School is a split site secondary school and sixth form college located within Brighton & Hove. The Valley campus houses years 7, 8 and the sixth form whilst the Nevill campus houses years 9, 10 and 11. A new build kitchen and canteen was opened on the Nevill campus in February 2020 and the dining hall on the Valley campus is in the process of being extended and is anticipated to be ready in September 2021. The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1250 pupils on roll and 198 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting and healthy food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The school would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three + two years in duration from January 2022 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Hove Park School for the duration of this contract. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that the school will be open to receive pupils for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which will include morning break, lunch and hospitality requirements. The school is planning to operate staggered breaks and lunches. The school will operate two thirty minute breaks and two thirty minute lunches on each site. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the school 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 is: Annual Cash Sales = PS163K - Annual Free School Meal Sales = PS64K Hove Park School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The school believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time, therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the school are very enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful Contractor. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The School would wish for the Contractor to look at making this investment within the existing dining area. Please see SQ document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030431-2021
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
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,135,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,648,953 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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
HOVE PARK SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN3 7BN
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Westdene & Hove Park
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

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