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City of London Freemen's School Catering Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2023 at 09:34

Tender

19 Apr 2023 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for catering services at the City of London Freemen’s School. The contract, with a total value of £8.5 million over 5 years, involves providing catering services for 960 pupils, 60 boarders, and 180 staff. The contractor is responsible for various services, including setting up dining areas and allergy awareness training. The organisation that won the contract is Thomas Franks Limited.

This tender process provides an opportunity for catering service businesses to compete for the contract to provide school catering services at the City of London Freemen’s School. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with Thomas Franks Limited being the successful supplier. Businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in catering for schools and large groups, would be well-suited to participate in this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

City of London Freemen's School Catering Services

Notice Description

The provision of a school catering services at the City of London Freemen's School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of London Freemen's School requires a new catering contract to replace the current catering contract that expires 31 Jul 2023. It is important to note that catering is a critical component of the school product as an independent school with boarding facilities (7 days term time as well as Summer Schools). The service provides catering with 960 pupils ranging from 7 to 18 years and including approximately 60 boarders, and 180 staff. The Contractor is responsible for setting up the dining area for a full restaurant service, clearing / cleaning the dining area on a daily or as required basis to agreed standards. Provides overall supervision to ensure that the service is carried out in line with the contract specification including; - The ability to cater for all pupils and staff - Full hospitality service including sports / match teas, external events including lettings - Cafe management - Allergy awareness, warning, training in line with current legislation and school requirements. The estimated total contract value for the full duration of the contract term is PS8.5m. The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years. Bidder's that would like to visit the Freemens School show around on Monday 24/04/23 at 10:00, please contact Kevin Pickford from MYA Consulting Ltd via email: Kevin.Pickford@myaconsulting.co.uk. Bidders should note that all other communication other than arranging the show around with MYA Consulting Ltd must go through the message section on the Capital Porta

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023829-2023
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

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,461,345 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS FRANKS

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