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Empowered Learning Trust Academy

EMPOWERED LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

13 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Tender

01 Dec 2022 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Empowered Learning Trust Academy has completed the procurement process for school catering services. The contract is for three years, starting from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with the possibility of a further extension. The Trust is seeking a contractor to provide catering services for five schools in the London Borough of Havering, including secondary and primary schools. The tender aims to introduce innovative food concepts and improve service offerings to meet diverse student needs and tastes.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for catering service providers, particularly those with experience in school catering. The successful contractor will work closely with the schools to enhance the dining experience for students and staff. The Trust prioritizes value for money but also emphasizes quality and innovation in catering services. Businesses that can offer a wide range of food options, cater to dietary requirements, and demonstrate creativity in service delivery are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Empowered Learning Trust Academy

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Empowered Learning Academy TRust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Empower Learning Academy Trust Is a family of schools all located within 20 minutes of each other in the London Borough of Havering with a shared purpose to provide opportunities for our students and staff to be the best they can be, a vision that focuses on the needs of the learning community and shared values, Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Challenge and Openness. Your Schools: There are 5 schools participating in this tender, all of whom are currently contracted to London Borough of Havering Education Services, Catering for their catering services. *There are incumbent catering staff at all schools who are in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hall Mead School, is a secondary School in Upminster, with approx. 1050 pupils and 180 staff. The catering facility benefits from being situated in a state of the art new building. The school prides itself on its high academic performance, inclusivity and positive relationships. Ofsted graded Outstanding. *Total sales per annum is circa PS325k Bower Park Academy, is a secondary school in Romford, with approx. 1000 pupils and 110 staff. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students can achieve success. Ofsted graded Good. *Total sales per annum is circa PS210k The Britton's Academy, is a secondary school in Rainham, with approx. 620 pupils and 100 staff. The school prides itself on its moral purpose to make a difference to the life chances of every student attending the Academy. *Total sales per annum is circa PS150k Hacton Primary School, is a primary school in Hornchurch, with approx. 610 pupils and 90 staff. The catering facility benefits from being situated in a state of the art new building. The school prides itself on developing children's academic abilities and life skills. Ofsted graded Outstanding. *Total sales per annum is circa PS135k Ardleigh Green Infant & Junior School, provide primary education in Hornchurch, with approx. 600 pupils and 90 staff. The school is prides itself on its ethos that Working Together, Learning Together, Everyone Grows. Ofsted graded Outstanding. *Total sales per annum is circa PS135k 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 one + one 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, 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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/594X4T63DS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020095-2023
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
£4,775,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,775,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,648,467 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMPOWERED LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

ARDLEIGH GREEN INFANT & JUNIOR SCHOOL

BOWER PARK ACADEMY

HACTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

HALL MEAD SCHOOL

THE BRITTONS ACADEMY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk, tenders@litmuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
UPMINSTER
Postcode
RM14 1SF
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Squirrels Heath
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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