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King Edward VI High School ~ Catering Tender

KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2023 at 18:04

Tender

11 Jul 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The King Edward VI High School in Stafford, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for catering services through a selective tender procedure. The contract involves providing catering services for the school for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for a further two years. The estimated value of the contract is £500,000. The contracting authority has awarded the contract to Alliance in Partnership Limited. The tender, titled "King Edward VI High School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the School catering services category and has a status of complete.

This procurement opportunity at King Edward VI High School offers a chance for catering businesses, especially those with experience in school catering services, to expand their operations and secure a lucrative contract. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the successful supplier will need to demonstrate innovative food offers, high service standards, and financial acumen. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the specified criteria and deadlines to be considered for this valuable contract.

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Notice Title

King Edward VI High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 January 2023 and concluding on 31 December 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Community High School situated in Stafford. There are c.644 pupils on roll including 44 sixth form pupils. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: *Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff *Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team *Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year *Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters *Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Please note that there is at least one member of staff currently employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore, bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ. It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided. The total value of the contract is estimated at PS500,000 for the initial three-year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035093
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011285-2023
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
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£698,444 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 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
KING EDWARD VI HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST17 9YJ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Highfields & Western Downs
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP

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