Award

Unity Schools Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2022 at 09:05

Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Unity Schools Trust has initiated a tender for catering services, covering its two schools located in Staines and Woking, Surrey. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 17th December 2021. The contract period will run from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2027, valuing at approximately £761,810. The procurement method employed for this tender is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in healthy and innovative food services tailored to school environments. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing catering for educational institutions, alongside a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, are encouraged to participate. The Unity Schools Trust seeks a contractor who can not only provide value for money but also enhance the dining experience for students and staff alike.

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Notice Title

Unity Schools Trust ~ Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Unity Schools Trust. Unity Schools Trust is a geographically based Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed in September 2015. All academies in the MAT are governed by one trust, with clear lines of delegation to local governing bodies in each academy. We have 2 schools in our trust currently, namely, The Magna Carta School in Staines and Bishop David Brown School in Woking. The Magna Carta School ~ Thorpe Rd, Staines Upon Thames TW18 3HJ http://www.magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk/ Bishop David Brown School ~ Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RF http://www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Unity Schools Trust. Unity Schools Trust is a geographically based Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed in September 2015. All academies in the MAT are governed by one trust, with clear lines of delegation to local governing bodies in each academy. We have 2 schools in our trust currently, namely, The Magna Carta School in Staines and Bishop David Brown School in Woking. 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 students and 139 teaching and support staff at The Magna Carta School, and 615 students and 64 teaching and support staff at Bishop David Brown School. With a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 2022 to 2025 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Trust a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The Unity Schools Trust 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 School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Trust, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements with the potential of offering breakfast. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust 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 Unity Schools Trust expects the successful Supplier 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 Trust expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that students 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 Trust 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 Supplier's tender submission would be welcomed. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years' basis. See SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021040-2022
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
£761,810 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£761,810 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,360,151 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 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
UNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
SURREY
Postcode
TW18 3HJ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Egham Hythe
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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