Tender

Whitgreave Primary School ~ Catering Tender

WHITGREAVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

24 Nov 2022 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Whitgreave Primary School in Wolverhampton is inviting tenders for catering services. The contract, with a value of £600,000 GBP, commences on 1st September 2023 for an initial 3-year term. The procurement process, currently at the active stage, follows a selective method with a restricted procedure. The deadline for tender submission is 3rd February 2023, and the second stage invitation date is set for 6th March 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for catering businesses to provide services to a school with specific objectives, including menu quality, meal uptake, and staff training. With a focus on healthy balanced meals and community engagement, suppliers are required to have certifications and meet certain criteria. The contract period offers potential business growth opportunities, with the possibility of extensions beyond the initial 3-year term, providing stability for successful contractors.

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Notice Title

Whitgreave Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Whitgreave Primary School. The catering service provision at the schools has been operated by Aspens and has not been market tested for 3 years. To ensure Best Value principles are applied the Headteacher and School Governors have made a decision to tender the catering service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Whitgreave Primary School has 459 pupils (2022-23 roll)here are entitled to 178 UFSM/ 243 FSM At Whitgreave Primary School, we aim to: *Support each and every pupil, to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, celebrating achievements, both within and outside of school. *Nurture and develop self-esteem and a self-belief for all pupils, so that pupils are prepared to take risks with their learning and learn from their mistakes. *Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment, whereby teaching and learning is challenging, engaging and inspiring, providing tools to aid enjoyment and enthusiasm, in order to reach the ultimate goal - success. *Empower all pupils to develop ownership of their own learning, thus fostering motivation and a love of learning, whilst building resilience, so that all pupils have the strength to overcome obstacles and barriers to their learning. *Foster an ethos of high expectations and aspirations for all. *Support each and every pupil to develop self-respect and to respect the opinions, feelings and possessions of others. *Provide all pupils with an equal opportunity to learn, share their opinions and to take part in all aspects of school life at Whitgreave, along with opportunities to develop life skills and experiences within the local Community and wider world. *Create a happy and friendly learning environment for all members of the Whitgreave Team, so that everyone feels valued and everyone feels welcome. *Encourage the involvement of parents and carers in school life, working in partnership together, whilst encouraging and supporting parents and carers to develop their own skills and experiences. *Develop an ethos, which underpins all aspects of school life, where everybody matters, everyone counts. SMSC: Spiritual. There are other objectives which the schools wish to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students. 2.Increase the take up of meals for all, including paid meals, FSM and UIFSM. 3.School Council to work with the Chef, termly to express opinion about proposed menus. 4.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented including the organisation of a series of theme days throughout the year ~ a minimum of two each term. 5.A key requirement is for the successful contractor to provide support, training and development to the onsite catering staff. 6.To ensure that all hospitality is provided strictly at net cost of ingredients. 7.Provide a pre order service for the school staff. The chosen Supplier will have as a minimum The Soil Association Food for Life Silver Catering Award and aspire to reach Gold standard within 12 months. The new contract will commence on 1 September 2023, for an initial 3year term with the option of additional 2 x 1-year extensions. The staff are currently employed by Aspens, to manage and oversee the catering service and therefore TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract. The current value of the contract is approximately PS120k per annum, which includes children, adult meals, and limited hospitality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033418-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHITGREAVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 9JP
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Bushbury South & Low Hill
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

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