Tender

Charles Darwin Academy Trust - Catering Services

THE CHARLES DARWIN ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 09:43

Planning

13 Dec 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Charles Darwin Academy Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for catering services at two locations in Biggin Hill, Kent. The tender, titled "Charles Darwin Academy Trust - Catering Services," aims to appoint a qualified supplier for its secondary school, The Charles Darwin School, serving 1,340 students, and Biggin Hill Primary School, with 402 pupils. Interested suppliers are required to express their interest by emailing Bill Campbell before 20th December 2021, with a contract estimated at £450,000 for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those focused on providing nutritious meals that comply with educational requirements. Companies with experience in the education sector and a track record of successful implementations are well-suited to compete. The tender involves a restricted two-stage selection process, highlighting the importance of demonstrating capability and financial stability, which could lead to significant contracts and ongoing business growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Charles Darwin Academy Trust - Catering Services

Notice Description

The Charles Darwin Academy Trust is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to provide catering services to its staff, students and pupil's at two locations in Biggin Hill, Kent. Expressions of interest should be registered with Bill Campbell by Monday 20th December, All documentation will be issued by email, Instructions for completion will be detailed within the documents. The Schools in scope are; 1. The Charles Darwin School is a warm and welcoming secondary school which forms a happy and inclusive community, comprising of 1340 students including a 6th form of 236. Situated close to the Biggin Hill Airfield. The catering facilities are fully fitted with a single use dining area which also has a small cafe facility. A 'POD' service is also provided in the main outdoor area, the 6th form has a small 'Trolley' service. Some refurbishment of the kitchen and servery area may be needed. The payment policy is no cash payments and the school will require replacement of the current 'Cunningham's' cashless payment system. 2. Biggin Hill Primary school is part of the Charles Darwin Academy; a two form entry school set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of the London Borough of Bromley. The school comprises of 402 pupils from YR to Y6 plus 29 pupils in their Pre School setting. The School kitchen is dated and will require some equipment upgrading. The school ethos is built around our five core values which were developed by both the staff and children at the school. Our values: Positivity, Respect, Inclusivity, Discovery and Endeavour reflect the school's desire to take PRIDE in everything we do. Following these values is central to what we describe as the 'Biggin Hill Way'. The Trust intends to let the contract as a single 'Lot' appointing one contractor for both locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Charles Darwin Academy trust is seeking a suitably qualified partner to provide catering services to its pupils, students and staff, services at the secondary school will cover Breakfast, Break, Lunch and the Sixth Form. The Primary Service will cover Breakfast and Lunch. The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option for 2 further years by mutual consent. This will be a resticted process in 2 stages with a list of supplier questions issued to all companies who have expressed an interest, for completion by 14th Janauary 2022. A shortlist of companies will then be compiled to be invited to tender and view the facilites. The timetable for the process is as follows; Issue pre-qualification documents 15 -17th December 21 Christmas break Weds 22nd December - Mon 3rd Jan 22 Deadline for pre-qualification return Friday 14th January 22 Pre-qualification evaluation Wednesday 19th January 22 Contractors site and tender meeting Thursday 27th January 22 Spring Half Term 14th Feb - 18th Feb Deadline for tender response Friday 25th February Contract Start Monday 1st August Additional information: The 2nd stage Tender document will be submiited with 1 hard copy to the school and electronically in PDF format via email to client and schools nominated advisor

Options: Options on 3 or 5 year term dependant on business model and investment proposals

Renewal: Possibility of a 2 year extension by mutual consent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03003d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031185-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2024Expired
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 CHARLES DARWIN ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Bill Campbell
Contact Email
bcampbell@campbellcateringconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7516044132

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTERHAM
Postcode
TN16 3AU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Darwin
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

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