Award

George Mitchell School ~ Catering Tender

GEORGE MITCHELL SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2022 at 15:05

Tender

01 Feb 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The George Mitchell School in London is currently seeking a supplier for its catering services through a tender process. This opportunity falls within the education sector, specifically classified under school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The tender period has concluded, and the contract is valued at approximately £846,536, with a contract duration set for three years, from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2025, and includes a potential two-year extension. Interested suppliers should note that the procurement method employed is selective, with a focus on innovation and the ability to adapt to the catering needs of the school community.

This tender presents a favourable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in food services, particularly those offering fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Firms that can demonstrate the capacity for innovative menu development tailored to diverse dietary requirements will be well-suited to compete. The George Mitchell School emphasises value for money, but also prioritises service quality and community engagement, making this an appealing contract for businesses committed to enhancing children’s dining experiences in educational settings.

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Notice Title

George Mitchell School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for George Mitchell School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

George Mitchell School George Mitchell School is a popular and increasingly successful mixed, multicultural 3-16 comprehensive school with a nursery, attended by children who mainly live in the local area, although some do come from further afield. We are very well served by public transport and are located two sites -Farmer Road and Burchell Road. We are very much a community school, at the hub of the local community, and a haven in which our children feel especially safe, happy and valued. We currently have 36 Nursery children (Oct 21), 358 Primary including reception, and 588 secondary pupils (October 2021 Census with 57 Teaching Staff and 36 support staff (FTE). Our motto 'More is in me'. We expect and encourage students, staff and families to push beyond themselves to improve their skills so that our students are given the best learning opportunities in school and at home. At George Mitchell School we expect our students to develop *A thirst for learning and a desire to achieve their best at all times *Respect for themselves and others *The ability to make safe and informed choices about what they do The tender The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2025 with the option to extend for a maximum of a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The School for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged based on consumption with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the contract is PS846,536.10 The School expects the successful contractor 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 School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding improvements here as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. See SQ document for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0311aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021163-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£846,536 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£846,536 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£980,266 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E10 5DN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Leyton
Westminster Constituency
Leyton and Wanstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

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