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Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at Parkside School

PARKSIDE SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2022 at 09:36

Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is undertaken by Parkside School, located in Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, for the management of its catering services. This tender, classified under school catering services, is currently in the Award stage as of 19th May 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 31st March 2022 with a commencement date set for 1st September 2022. The school aims to enhance the quality of its breakfast, morning break, and lunch offerings for students in Years 7 to 13 through this initiative, ensuring a well-managed service with minimal involvement from school management.

This catering tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in food services, particularly those focused on educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong management presence, high-quality menu offerings, and innovative marketing strategies will likely be well-suited to compete. The contract encourages a contractor who can provide affordable, healthy, and appealing meal options, while also engaging positively with existing staff to facilitate a smooth transition from in-house operations. Businesses willing to invest in effective service delivery and community engagement will find this tender an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at Parkside School

Notice Description

Parkside School has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. They are currently operating in house and offer Year 7 - 13 breakfast, morning break and lunch service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * Strong engagement with the current team to ensure a smooth transition from an in house operation, cooperation and ability to work with the current Catering Manager in a positive way to support ideas and develop the service together. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. * Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable, healthy and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing and supports the development of the team.

Renewal: The option to extend is for two, one year extensions at the end of the initial contract period. Any investment should be depreciated in the initial 36 months of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0308e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013429-2022
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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 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
PARKSIDE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Lauren Baxter
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com, lb@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1423810985

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD13 5AD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Bingley Rural
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS

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