This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2022 at 12:57

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St John the Baptist CE Junior School, located in Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, which sought catering services through a tender titled "St John the Baptist Junior School Meals Tender" commencing on 1st April 2022. The process, classified under the CPV code for school catering services, is currently complete after transitioning through its stages in an open procedure method. The procurement attracted only two bidders and the submitted contract value was between £93,000 and £156,000. While the procurement process has concluded, it highlights a need for creative solutions in school meal provision.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those that can offer innovative pricing models or alternative meal provision solutions. Companies that are well-suited for competing in this market should possess experience in managing school meal services, catering to dietary requirements, and operating under flexible contract terms, as there are options for revising pricing structures according to meal take-up. Furthermore, businesses that can ensure compliance with health and safety regulations alongside high food quality standards will be desirable partners for the school.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

St John the Baptist Junior School Meals Tender commencing 1st April 2022

Notice Description

St John the Baptist CE Junior School is a single school that is located in Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames, at the following address:Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, KT1 4HQ. The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of school meals service to a 2 form entry junior school in Kingston upon Thames with effect from 1st April 2022. The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.

Options: A. You are required to submit an overall 'Set Meal Price' which should include all labour, food, materials, training, insurance and management fee costs. The School will pay the Contractor the agreed price based on actual take-up of free meals. The school does not operate Universal Infant Free School meals due to being a junior school. The 'Set Meal Price' shall be reviewed annually and may be revised in line with change in the RPIX. All changes to costs shall be agreed by the School in writing in advance and prior to implementation. It is the Contractor's responsibility to control costs within the increase allowed by this formula. Please state clearly when submitting prices whether or not VAT will be charged. Please state clearly if the staffing cost include London Living Wage allowance (LLW). B. In addition to the 'Set Meal Price', if caterers wish to submit an additional alternative costing arrangement which allows for greater flexibility and better value for the school, fully explaining the benefits of this alternative pricing structure, then you are welcome to do so. Please note this must be submitted in addition to the 'Set Meal Price' option to ensure there is an initial level of parity between tenders made. C. Furthermore, and again in addition to the above, the school welcomes alternative models of school meal provision that may be available to us; this may include, but is not limited to, food being cooked offsite and brought in hot, or in some other way linked to another local school. Any alternative models will need to include a fully detailed and costed plan and, where in operation already at another school, references from those schools who we will want to be in contact with. The school will be responsible for collection of all monies from parents and the contractor will not have any involvement in the direct collection.

Renewal: The contract length is for an initial period of two years with an option to extend annually upon satisfactory performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fcf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008821-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St John the Baptist CE Junior School
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 4HQ
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Churchill Services t/a Radish

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