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Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Highcliffe School

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20 Jul 2023 at 19:05

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17 Nov 2022 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highcliffe School in Christchurch, United Kingdom, has completed the "Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender" procurement process in the services category for school catering services. The procurement stage was a selective process following a restricted procedure. The tender includes 4 secondary and 2 primary schools in Dorset, involving a guaranteed performance contract lasting from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with a potential 2-year extension option. The contract value amounts to approximately £1,140,000 per annum, totalling £5,700,000 over a maximum 5-year term.

This procurement opportunity for catering services at schools in Dorset presents a lucrative chance for contractors experienced in providing innovative and healthy food services. Businesses capable of delivering tailored catering solutions to satisfy diverse pupil tastes and dietary needs will find this tender appealing. The schools expect the successful contractor to prioritise the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and support their educational values. This contract offers an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the development of school facilities and positively impact the learning environment for students and staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

This tender comprises 4 secondary and 2 primary schools in Dorset. Three schools are in the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust (HISP), plus three other secondary schools that are currently in a catering contract together Schools included: *HISP Trust - Highcliffe School *HISP Trust - Tanners Brook Primary School *HISP Trust - Portswood Primary School *The Purbeck School *Sturminster Newton High School *The Blandford School

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the clients. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Schools for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days . The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes a range of morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Schools prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Schools expect the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters . The Schools believe that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As schools who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. Contract value: The value of the new contract is circa PS1,140, 000 per annum, so PS5,700,000 over the maximum 5-year term of this contract Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. *Please be advised that the Schools have a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of PS10m *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1m *Please note that whilst the objective is to appoint one contractor for all schools, each school reserves the right to take their own appointment decision and each school reserves the right not to appoint as a result of this process. *HISP is a growing Trust. Should any existing or new schools join the Trust and express an interest in joining this catering contract, they may do so at the discretion of the clients. See SQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021021-2023
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
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,278,809 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highcliffe School
Additional Buyers

Portswood Primary School

Sturminster Newton High School

Tanners Brook Primary school

The Blandford School

The Purbeck School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLANDFORD FORUM
Postcode
BH23 4QD
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton, TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Highcliffe & Walkford
Westminster Constituency
Christchurch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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