Tender

Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an open tender initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED for the provision of catering services at Dartford Grammar School for Girls. This tender, titled "Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls," falls under the category of school catering services within the education sector. The contract period is set to commence in January 2023 and will span 1080 days, with submission deadlines for bids due by 26th August 2022 at 12:00 PM (BST). The delivery address for the services is located in Dartford, Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those specialising in educational and school meals. Companies that align with the school's vision of providing high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals to students will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders should be capable of demonstrating exceptional customer service, as well as effective management and marketing of their services. Additionally, businesses that can innovate in meal presentation and proactively engage with the school community will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Catering Services for Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Notice Description

The school are looking to appoint a contract caterer to supply their catering services on a new contract starting from January 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The school are looking to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The school's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the school's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the school, with good communication with key school staff. * Investment in the school's catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the school through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all school activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the school and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. Additional information: The tender documentation you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034a3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017301-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

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
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 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
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Webster
Contact Email
cw@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 7840753372

Buyer Location

Locality
CHERTSEY
Postcode
KT16 9BQ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Chertsey Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

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