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The Athelstan Trust ~ Catering tender

THE ATHELSTAN TRUST

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Award

14 Apr 2023 at 15:04

Tender

13 May 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Athelstan Trust is seeking suppliers for a catering tender covering services for Chipping Sodbury and Bradon Forest Schools in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Bristol/Bath area. The procurement stage is active, with a contract value of GBP 1,630,000 and a contract period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The successful supplier will provide catering services, including hospitality and free issue requirements, with potential for a two-year extension. The tender requires a minimum of five suppliers to be selected for the tender stage, with a maximum of ten, demonstrating an opportunity for suppliers in the food service industry.

This tender by The Athelstan Trust presents an opportunity for catering businesses to expand their operations by servicing schools in the local area. Companies experienced in school catering services, particularly those able to work with local suppliers, are well-suited to compete. The contract offers scope for investments in equipment, customer engagement strategies, and an emphasis on quality food provision sourced locally. Potential suppliers should ensure compliance with submission terms and selection criteria, showcasing their ability to meet the Trust's requirements and enhance the overall 'meal experience,' including the introduction of a cashless catering system.

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Notice Title

The Athelstan Trust ~ Catering tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services, initially for Chipping Sodbury and Bradon Forest Schools: Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury Bristol, BS37 6EW Bradon Forest School, The Peak, Purton, Swindon SN5 4AT

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services, initially for Chipping Sodbury and Bradon Forest Schools. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, including hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract/s offered is three years commencing on 1 January 2023, concluding on 31 December 2025, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years at the discretion of Trustees. The contract is offered on a 'guaranteed performance' basis with all free issue requirements and hospitality being recharged on consumption at "net" food cost only. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as a requirement of your bid, and therefore bidders are encouraged to provide detailed information of any equipment felt necessary. Bidders must provide the equipment make, model and cost and also a justification of how this equipment will assist in fulfilling the proposal and potential of the service. All investment suggested must be fully justified within the Service Development and Finance sections of your Bidder Response. The level of investment provided will be at each School's discretion, subject to the method of obtaining the investment for the required equipment. The quality of food provision will be critical and indeed your organisation must be flexible enough to source bakery, meat, fruit and vegetables and dairy products through local suppliers based no more than 25 miles from the Schools. It is expected that menus will feature and utilise products in season. Customer engagement will be fundamental to the continuous improvement in the service provision and within your tender response your methodology to achieve this will be detailed along with examples of where this has recently been undertaken within similar contracts. The successful contractor should have similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular visits and support for the contract, and that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided. The successful Supplier/s will work closely with the Clients to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience. Chipping Sodbury School: The value of the current catering contract is annually PS85K. Currently there is no cashless catering system in place. The introduction of a biometric cashless system would be welcomed as part of this tender exercise. Bradon Forest School: The value of the current catering contract is annually PS241K. A biometric cashless system is already in operation. Please see SQ Document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010840-2023
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
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,863,288 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 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
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL8 8AE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Tetbury Town
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

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