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Fenland Group ~ Catering Tender

Fenland Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Jul 2023 at 19:05

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12 Jan 2023 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Fenland Group is seeking catering services for 6 primary schools in the Cambridgeshire area through a procurement process. The contract is for three years initially, starting on 1st August 2023, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The schools expect innovative food concepts and healthy, locally sourced ingredients to be provided on-site for various meal services. The procurement method is a "selective" process with a "Restricted procedure", and the contract has been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd, with an active status since the award on 19th June 2023.

This tender for catering services from the Fenland Group presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in school catering services, to engage in a long-term contract with potential for extension. Business entities capable of offering innovative food solutions, supporting school values, and enhancing the learning environment for students would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Key dates to consider are the submission deadline on 17th February 2023 and the contract commencement date on 1st August 2023 for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fenland Group ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Fenland Group. The Fenland Group' consists of 6 primary schools in the Cambridgeshire area.

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 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 Schools 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 (where applicable); 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 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. See SQ document for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0396dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021199-2023
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
£1,426,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,426,560 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,963,768 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 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
Fenland Group
Additional Buyers

Beaupre Primary

Benwick Primary

Cavalry Primary School

Manea Primary

Townley School & Pre-School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Postcode
CB7 4RB
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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