Tender

Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender

CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire School Group (CSG) is currently managing a tender process titled "Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender" aimed at procuring catering services for a group of primary schools in the Cheshire area. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on school catering services. The tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for responses set for 23rd August 2021. The successful contract will have an estimated commencement date of January 2022 and is structured under a selective procurement method, utilizing a restricted procedure that involves creating a select bidder list following an evaluation of the submitted documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that specialise in school meal provisions and can demonstrate flexibility and a best value approach. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality catering services, along with robust local infrastructure and capacity for relief coverage, will be well-suited to participate. Requirements include a minimum annual turnover of £250,000 and adequate liability insurance coverage. With a potential contract duration of up to five years, including options to extend, this presents an excellent avenue for business expansion within the educational catering market.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender

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 Cheshire (CSG). 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. It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 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 January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 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 October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-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 in Cheshire (CSG). 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. It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 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 January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 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 October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-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-02c8e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016755-2021
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
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 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
CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516780193

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK11 8PB
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Macclesfield South
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8e5-2021-07-16T12:15:02+01:00",
    "date": "2021-07-16T12:15:02+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8e5",
    "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=223369. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:223369)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02c8e5",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "55524000",
            "description": "School catering services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "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 Cheshire (CSG). 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. It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 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 January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 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 October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "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 Cheshire (CSG). 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. It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 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 January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 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 October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-November 2021. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years).",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options."
                },
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "55524000",
                        "description": "School catering services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD6"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.mytenders.co.uk",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 3,
                "periodRationale": "The Framework is for an initial three years with an option to extend for up to two further years"
            }
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-08-23T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2021-10-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-22657",
            "name": "Cheshire School Group (CSG)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Cheshire School Group (CSG)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Valley Road",
                "locality": "Macclesfield",
                "region": "UKD6",
                "postalCode": "SK11 8PB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1516780193",
                "email": "tenders@rpj3group.co.uk",
                "url": "http://www.mytenders.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.rpj3group.co.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-103",
            "name": "Public Procurement Review Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Service"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cabinet Office",
                "locality": "London",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 3450103503",
                "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-22657",
        "name": "Cheshire School Group (CSG)"
    },
    "language": "en"
}