Award

Ashlyns School Catering Tender

ASHLYNS SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2022 at 14:25

Tender

11 Mar 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ashlyns School Catering Tender was awarded on 30th August 2022. Ashlyns School, a large secondary school in Berkhamsted, awarded the contract to Culinera Limited. The procurement stage was completed under a selective procurement method, with the main procurement category being services. The contract value is £1,260,000 GBP, and the buying organisation, Ashlyns School, is located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK. The tender aimed to procure school catering services, offering opportunities for businesses in that industry.

This tender presents opportunities for professional education caterers to expand their business by delivering high-quality catering services to Ashlyns School. The contract offers a three-year period initially, with a possibility for a two-year extension based on client satisfaction and agreement. Businesses that excel in managing service quality, sales, and client support would be well-suited for this tender. The procurement emphasises a balance between price and service concept, making it suitable for companies with experience in educational catering services and a commitment to excellence.

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Notice Title

Ashlyns School Catering Tender

Notice Description

Ashlyns School is a large, successful secondary school in Berkhamsted with 1,500 pupils from Year 7 to Sixth Form. The school has two adjacent wooden panelled restaurants and serving counters which are very busy over service times. There is a separate sixth form cafe with a modern, high-street style counter and barista coffee service along with a separate seating area. There is a large outdoor covered seating area and the school has a lot of outdoor space available. The school is situated in a stunning 18th Century Foundling Hospital and the school has been used as a set location for many films including The Crown and Golda. With a busy service running in term time the school has a growing, year-round venue hire, sports hire, events and Lets department. The Lettings and Events Office will need specific support from the successful bidder in delivering high quality catering for these events. The school is looking for a professional education caterer that can deliver excellent food

Lot Information

Lot 1

The school are tendering their catering services with a contract start date of 1st September 2022 and will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management and consistently high levels of food quality and tangible contract support. The School and CCL expect the successful Contractor to guarantee their financial proposal within reason and deliver excellent standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0320f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024182-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 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
ASHLYNS SCHOOL
Contact Name
Andrea West
Contact Email
awest@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1442863605

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKHAMSTED
Postcode
HP4 3AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Berkhamsted East
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULINERA

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