Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2023 at 10:42

Tender

27 Sep 2022 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on education and training services. The tendering process was conducted using a selective procurement method and a Restricted procedure. The contract with multiple suppliers was signed on February 27th, 2023. The selected suppliers include Aspen Services Ltd, CaterLink Ltd, CH & Co Catering Ltd, and others. The buying organisation, Medway Council, is located in Chatham, United Kingdom.

This tender for schools catering services creates opportunities for SMEs in the catering industry to grow their business. Businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those with experience in providing high-quality services and competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete. The tender process involves evaluation criteria focusing on quality and price. The framework agreement allows for a mix of suppliers to cater to primary and secondary schools, presenting a range of opportunities for businesses to expand their clientele base in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of catering services in schools

Notice Description

The Authority conducted the procurement for schools catering services framework. The documents published were the pre-qualification and the Invitation to tender in conjunction with Document 5 specification - (primary schools and secondary schools) and framework agreement contracts which are applicable to the entire procedure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority conducted the procurement for schools catering services framework. The documents published were the pre-qualification and the Invitation to tender in conjunction with Document 5 specification - (primary schools and secondary schools) and framework agreement contracts which are applicable to the entire procedure. Approved list of providers was identified and invited unto the framework agreement following a thorough evaluation and internal governance clearance.

Options: The ITT for School catering was based on 100% quality for the purposes of preselecting contractors to be awarded onto a place on the framework. At 'Call Off' stage the evaluation criteria will be as follows: School Catering: 30% Price 30% Quality 40% Presentation/Suitability (Inclusive of Social Value)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005961-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training 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 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Victor Ogunyemi
Contact Email
victor.ogunyemi@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634337843

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ASPEN SERVICES

CATERLINK

CH & CO CATERING

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LTD T/A CHARTWELL

CONTRACT DINING

INDEPENDENT CATERING

NOURISH CONTRACT CATERING

PABULUM

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