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Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

BULLERS WOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

21 Jul 2023 at 15:05

Tender

30 Nov 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust has completed a tender process for catering services. The Trust, located in Chislehurst, Kent, seeks a supplier to provide catering services for its schools. The contract is for three years starting on August 1, 2023, with a potential extension of up to two years. The Trust aims to enhance the learning environment through innovative, healthy food services. The total value of the contract is approximately £4,450,000.

This catering tender provides an opportunity for suppliers, particularly those experienced in school catering services, to compete. The Trust prioritises value for money and quality in selecting the successful contractor. Businesses that can offer fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and demonstrate support for the Trust's values and Every Child Matters principles will be well-suited for this opportunity. The selection process is under the restricted procedure, with a focus on a guaranteed performance contract and a minimum of five suppliers progressing to the tender stage.

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Notice Title

Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust was formed in February 2018 following a successful application under the Free Schools programme to open a secondary boys' school to join the existing and very successful girls' secondary school and 6th form college. The Trust employees approximately 300 staff and educates 2260 students. Constructed across multiple building on an historic estate, Bullers Wood School for Girls and 6th Form is located in Chislehurst, Kent. There are approximately 1150 students in years 7-11 and 440 co-ed students in years 12 and 13. Just up the road, the new state-of-the-art Bullers Wood School for Boys, provides education to 900 students in years 7-11. After 2 1/2 years in temporary accommodation, the Boys moved into their new building in February 2021. The tender 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 all 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 client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The School year at all schools is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that Schools 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 morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged per pupil on uptake with a margin attached, and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust expects 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 Trust expects 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 Trust believes 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 a Trust 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: Total sales per annum at the Girl's School is circa PS525k for 2022/23 Total sales per annum at the Boys School is circa PS365k for 2022/23 Therefore the value of the new catering contract is circa PS4,450,000 (Total annual sales at both schools, multiplied by 5, as 5 is the maximum 5 year term of the contract) Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + maximum of 2 years basis. *Please be advised that there are not current catering staff in the LGPS at either School *Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to Pabulum See SQ Report for more details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03897d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021176-2023
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
£4,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,898,447 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 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
BULLERS WOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
CHISLEHURST
Postcode
BR7 5LJ
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bickley & Sundridge
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUCINA RESTAURANTS

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