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Hereward College ~ Catering Tender

Hereward College

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15 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hereward College is seeking tenders for its Catering Tender, aimed at providing catering services for students with disabilities and additional needs in Coventry. This procurement, classified under school catering services, operates as a selective procedure and is currently active. The contract is valued at £321,935 and spans from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2025, with a potential extension of up to two years. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 7 January 2022 for the initial selection phase, with invitations for the second stage to be issued on 7 March 2022.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, especially those specialising in dietary requirements and inclusive service provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly relevant as the contracting authority encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Firms offering innovative food concepts that align with the college’s educational and dietary goals—such as locally sourced and healthy options—are well-suited to compete. This initiative not only supports the college’s mission to enhance student experience but also allows suppliers to develop long-term partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hereward College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Hereward is a College for young people with disabilities and additional needs, based in Coventry. Since 1971 Hereward College have been offering inclusive provision and specialist facilities for both day and residential learners with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College's vision is to prepare their learners for the next stage of their lives, providing them with outstanding employability skills and greater control over their future. The College have a focus on creating independent individuals who can make more of their own decisions about work, education, health and living. The College have extensive partnerships with employers and an expanding supported internship study programme. The internships build upon all of the skills that the young people have developed in College and extend them even further in real work situations. Political activity is also important to the Hereward community and learners are encouraged to have a 'voice' in the issues that affect them. Hereward also support the Natspec and NUS campaigns which addresses the inequalities faced by young people with learning difficulties or disabilities. Hereward College are extremely proud of the achievements of all of their learners and their hugely committed and dedicated staff that support them. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2025, with the option to extend the contract term for a further term of up to two years and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Client a guaranteed cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Client for the duration of this contract. The value of the current contract from August 2018 - July 2019 is approximately: Cash Sales ~ PS40,628.00 Residential Students ~ PS 4,942.00 Free Student / Bursary Meals ~ PS 9,916.00 Hospitality ~ PS 8,901.00 Total Sales ~ PS64,387.00 The College year is based on a calendar of 36 weeks. Three days are to be used for staff professional development. Whilst the Client prioritise value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the students on roll and for the teaching and support staff, all of whom have a focus on the introduction of exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of tastes and dietary requirements. The Client would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at the College, which currently includes breakfast service, morning break, lunch, afternoon break, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free Student Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The Client 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 Client expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Client believes that success should be celebrated and that Students should enjoy their time at College; 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 Client is very enthusiastic regarding the input of the successful Supplier into the Independent Living courses run by the College and also their highly successful Supported Internship Study Programme. See SQ Document for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028474-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£321,935 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£321,935 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hereward College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9SW
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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