Tender

Castle School Catering Tender

CASTLE SCHOOL

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Tender

01 Feb 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Castle School is currently seeking tenders for catering services, underscoring its commitment to providing high-quality meals for its special educational needs (SEN) students. The procurement process, characterised as a selective method, is in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 15 March 2022, with the tender located at Castle School, Courtney Way, Cambridge, CB4 2EE. The tender is detailed under the industry category of school catering services, classified under CPV code 55524000, and has a contract period lasting up to five years, with possible renewal based on satisfactory performance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in school meal provisions or special needs environments. Companies that can demonstrate efficient service delivery, food quality, and an understanding of diverse dietary needs will be well-positioned to compete. Interested bidders should be prepared to strategically respond to the requirements outlined, including recommendations for improving dining facilities and addressing specific needs of students, ultimately contributing to the educational experience at Castle School.

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Notice Title

Castle School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Castle School is an all age special educational needs (SEN) school for pupils with a wide range of complex learning difficulties. It is a warm and welcoming place and they strive to provide their pupils with a bespoke experience utilising their excellent staff and superb facilities. They have a strong sense of partnership with parents and together they work to ensure that their children receive the highest standard of education and care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: by year group Nursery 1 0 Nursery 2 2 Reception 5 Year 1 9 Year 2 13 Year 3 14 Year 4 9 Year 5 14 Year 6 16 Year 7 16 Year 8 12 Year 9 18 Year 10 20 Year 11 13 Sixth Form 39 Total 200 UIFSM 29 - Note: N1 and N2 students do not receive UIFSM, but if in one of the infant classes do not get charged for school meals. Value: UIFSM children are funded at 2.35 GBP per meal, 190 days per year. FSM 83 (of which 8 currently are UIFSM) Value: Unlike mainstream schools, the school does not receive additional funding for each FSM eligible child. FSM meal charges have to be met from the funding intended for a child's education. Current charge is 2.30 GBP. Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 44 Value: Current meal price is 2.30 GBP throughout the school. Portion size for secondary and 6th Form is definitely an issue. We would be open to reviewing the offer for secondary and 6th form. Suppliers should be aware that classes are grouped according to need and development, not year group. So, a primary class/sitting may include students who are in Year 8 and need a secondary portion size. Meal Deal Price N/A Breakfast N/A Break N/A Primary Lunch 2.30 GBP Secondary Lunch 2.30 GBP Staff Duty Meals Entitled: None Staff Cash Meals No. of Staff: 135 / Uptake: less than 4 a day / Value: 2.30.GBP per person per meal. No options other than school lunch. Pricings/Sales- Sales over 12 months - 2019-20 (pre Covid) UIFSM Sales over 12 months 3,300 GBP FSM Sales over 12 months 24,427 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales over 12 months 19,487 GBP (includes primary, secondary and sixth form sales) Staff Duty Meal Sales over 12 months 0 GBP Staff Cash Sales over 12 months 1,603 GBP Hospitality Sales over 12 months 0 GBP Other Requests Dishwater for greater efficiency Update serving facilities - safer and better technology for keeping food warm Composting of food waste Current Contractor Lunchtime Locked in Policy: Yes

Renewal: Renewal after 3 years possible based upon satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0311cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002869-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
CASTLE SCHOOL
Contact Name
Lillian Leedham
Contact Email
finance@castle.cambs.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7223442400

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
West Chesterton
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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