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The Forest School - Catering Services

The Forest School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jun 2022 at 12:59

Award Notice
Tender

08 Nov 2021 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forest School, located in Winnersh, Berkshire, has recently completed a tender process for the provision of daily catering services to its students and staff. The procurement was initiated under the selective method and classified under CPV code 55524000, as it falls within the social and specific services category of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This service, which includes breakfast and lunch, is for a total of approximately 578 pupils, with 46 eligible for free school meals. The contract duration is aimed for an initial term of 3 years, with an option for 4 annual extensions, making the maximum possible length 7 years. The tender was evaluated based on criteria mainly focused on quality (85%) and price (15%), and the contract has been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those specialising in educational institutions. With a substantial initial contract value of approximately £1.4 million, there is potential for robust growth for suppliers able to meet the tender requirements. Companies with experience in school catering, especially those familiar with handling dietary needs and food services for large groups, would be well-suited to compete. The competitive selection process allows a maximum of five suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities further at the Invitation to Tender stage, thus opening avenues for smaller enterprises to participate alongside larger firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Forest School - Catering Services

Notice Description

The Forest School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school are currently outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at the site. The catering facilities in the school include the canteen as the main dining area, for years 7 to 11, and the 6th Form canteen. Please note, the 6th Form canteen is run in-house and is not included within the scope of this contract.Across the school there are currently 578 pupils (including 108 6th form students) on roll for the academic year 2021/22. Of this figure, 46 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forest School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school are currently outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at the site. The catering facilities in the school include the canteen as the main dining area, for years 7 to 11, and the 6th Form canteen. Please note, the 6th Form canteen is run in-house and is not included within the scope of this contract.Across the school there are currently 578 pupils (including 108 6th form students) on roll for the academic year 2021/22. Of this figure, 46 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 4 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 4 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 7 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f4ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015767-2022
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
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,395,903 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Forest School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINNERSH
Postcode
RG41 5NE
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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