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Walton High School ~ Catering Tender

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 15:05

Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton High School is seeking proposals for its Catering Tender, which falls under the category of school catering services. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with responses due by 11 March 2022. Located at The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, this contract is expected to run for three years, starting from 1 September 2022 and ending on 31 August 2025, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,416,666, and it will be conducted using a selective procurement method as part of a restricted procedure, inviting between 5 to 10 suppliers to tender.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector. Companies that specialise in innovative food services and have a track record of operational management within educational institutions will find this tender particularly suitable. The successful supplier will be responsible for catering services for approximately 1,335 pupils and will need to demonstrate the capability to enhance participation and deliver high service standards while managing staffing and financial aspects effectively. This contract also requires bidders to consider potential investments in equipment and staffing while ensuring compliance with TUPE regulations for existing staff.

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Notice Title

Walton High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services to Walton High School, The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 September 2022 and concluding on 31 August 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement. Walton High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational High School situated in Stafford. There are with c.1,335 pupils on roll including 255 sixth form pupils. The catering areas include the main catering facility, a separate grab & go unit and a sixth form coffee bar. There is scope to extend these facilities further. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Note that some members of staff may have transferred previously under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore, bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ. It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided. Please note that the successful supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of PS5,450.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10-day standstill period ends (24th June 2022). To ensure transparency, the winning supplier will clearly show this fee within the breakdown of the management fee. The total value of the contract is estimated at PS1,450,000 for the initial three-year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009791-2022
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
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
£2,416,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,416,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST17 0LJ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milford
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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