Award

Catering Services to Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools

HAZELWOOD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2023 at 14:42

Tender

18 Apr 2023 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools, represented by the SSC Partnership Limited, have recently awarded a contract for Catering Services. The procurement process, under an open procedure, focused on the provision of catering services to the schools. The tender involved a site visit on May 3, 2023, and required submissions by May 19, 2023. The schools aim to enhance their meal service for over 642 pupils and 98 staff members, thus seeking a catering company to innovate and provide nutritionally balanced meals.

This tender offers an opportunity for catering companies with experience in school catering services to compete. The contract, valued at £1,400,000, was awarded to Hertfordshire Catering Limited. Businesses capable of delivering nutritionally balanced meals, adhering to dietary needs and enhancing the dining experience through innovative ideas would be suitable candidates. The contract, signed on July 10, 2023, spans from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026, with a possibility of a 24-month extension, providing long-term growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Catering Services to Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools

Notice Description

SSC Partnership on behalf of Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of catering services.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project.The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 19th May 2023.A site visit will take place on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 11.45am.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The schools are situated on the same site and provide education to children aged from 2- 11. The schools are a happy place, where every child is encouraged to 'Believe and Achieve'. It's a large organisation, with over 642 pupils and around 98 staff. In recent years, pupil numbers have grown and are expected to increase.Food is a central influence on health and wellbeing, and it is crucial for children's development. School food must be tasty, nourishing and meet the dietary needs of all children, whilst remaining accessible to all.It is the intent of the school to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive to a Silver Food for Life standard. An unlimited salad bar option would be welcomed. The school benefits from a large, designated dining hall and is keen to refurbish the area to enhance the provision for children and staff with a restaurant experience. The school welcome and consider ideas, designs, and investment from Tenderers to enhance the dining hall experience including but not limited to: Furniture (seating and table styles including booths) Visual, props and accessoriesService displays including presentation of the food and decoration of the service counterThe school is keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender giving adequate consideration to the entire tender package. Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.

Renewal: The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of 36 months followed by an optional 24-month extension.The Client will notify the Company in writing of its intention to extend or cancel the contract by giving at least one (1) term's prior notice in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029856-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 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
HAZELWOOD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS1 1EF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLI54 Enfield

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Milton
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING

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