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The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender

THE TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP)

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12 Oct 2021 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "TTLP Catering Framework Tender," focusing on school catering services in the UK. The procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering across an initial five schools, with potential future expansions. Key dates include a tender responses deadline planned for late December 2021 and evaluations by mid-January 2022. Contracts are expected to commence in April 2022 for four schools and in April 2023 for the fifth, with a total contract duration of five years, including options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate a robust local infrastructure and flexibility in service delivery, accommodating the unique needs of various schools, will be well-suited to compete. To participate effectively, businesses should have a minimum turnover of £250,000 and be prepared to offer competitive pricing and high-quality service to address the diverse requirements of the TTLP schools.

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Notice Title

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) Catering Framework Tender

Notice Description

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) 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 TTLP to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for TTLP 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 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 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. Please note that this process covers all catering services within TTLP primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. 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 late November 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as late-December 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-January 2022. 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

The True Learning Partnership (TTLP) 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 TTLP to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 5 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for TTLP 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 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 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. Please note that this process covers all catering services within TTLP primary and secondary schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 5 schools for a contract start in April 2022 for 4 of the schools and April 2023 for the 5th school. 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 a site survey and tender briefing initially planned for late November 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as late-December 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-January 2022. 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-02eac1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025428-2021
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
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 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 TRUE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (TTLP)
Contact Name
Neil Mayers
Contact Email
neil@rpj3group.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7810874152

Buyer Location

Locality
POYNTON, CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK12 1PU
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
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

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