Notice Information
Notice Title
Bridge Schools ~ Catering Tender
Notice Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bridge Schools. Bridge Schools is a multi-academy trust, located across Cornwall, comprising of the following 14 Primary Schools:
Lot Information
Lot 1
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Bridge Schools. Bridge Schools is a multi-academy trust, located across Cornwall, comprising of the following 14 Primary Schools: 1.Blisland Primary Academy 2.Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 3.Darite Primary Academy 4.Delaware Primary Academy 5.Duloe C of E School 6.Gunnislake Primary Academy 7.Lanlivery Primary Academy 8.Looe Primary Academy 9.Pelynt Primary Academy 10.Polperro Primary Academy 11.Polruan Primary Academy 12.St CLeer Primary Academy 13.Trenode C of E School 14.Wadebridge Primary Academy More information regarding the Trust can be found on their website: https://www.bridgeschools.co.uk/ The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2023, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Bridge Schools are seeking a suitably experienced education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with Primary Schools. An existing presence within the Southwest would be beneficial although not essential for organisations looking to expand into the region. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The Trust is a determined community of schools and teams, who know the power of working together. Through central support, individual spirit and a sharing culture, they navigate every challenge to put learning first. Providing a healthy, nutritious meal for children will supporting their learning and provide active minds throughout their school journey. The Trust are looking to develop a partnership with their catering supplier to not only provide these meals, but to help educate students on their journey through Primary School. The services across the Schools are largely outsourced, although some Schools are operated inhouse currently, and TUPE is expected to apply. A number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. The School wishes 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 all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An enhanced range of freshly made food and beverage items that are appealing to students, parents and staff alike. 3.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with traditional Cornish fare and current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers. 4.All meals should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products, making use of the abundant, local supply chain within Cornwall. Please see SQ Document for further information
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03978c
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001186-2023
- 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
- £3,376,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £3,376,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Jan 20233 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- BRIDGE SCHOOLS
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1276673880
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CORNWALL
- Postcode
- PL31 2RQ
- Post Town
- Plymouth
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Delivery Location
- TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
-
- Local Authority
- Cornwall
- Electoral Ward
- Bodmin St Petroc's
- Westminster Constituency
- North Cornwall
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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