Award

Catering Services Contract

IVY LEARNING TRUST C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Award

10 Oct 2023 at 10:35

Tender

11 May 2023 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ivy Learning Trust, represented by SSC Partnership, has completed the procurement process for a Catering Services Contract. This contract, valued at £6,850,000 GBP, was signed on 31st August 2023. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 13th June 2023. The contract covers the provision of catering services to 9 primary schools in various locations. The Trust sought a catering company to offer nutritionally balanced meals with a focus on health, quality, and value.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses with experience in school catering services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing innovative and high-quality catering services to meet the dietary needs of children would be well-suited to compete. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2023, with a potential renewal option for an additional 24 months. Interested businesses should ensure they can deliver services that align with the Trust's objectives of providing healthy, cost-effective meals to pupils and staff.

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Notice Title

Catering Services Contract

Notice Description

SSC Partnership (an Agent) on behalf of the Ivy Learning Trust 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 13th June 2023.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 contract will be for the provision of outsourced catering services to the Client (consisting of 9 primary schools).Schools included within this contract:Brimsdown Primary School, Green Street, Enfield EN3 7NAChurchfield Primary School, Latymer Road, London N9 9PLEastfield Primary School, Eastfield Road, Enfield EN3 5UXLarkspur Primary School, Tower Road, Ware SG12 7LPLavender Primary School, Lavender Road, Enfield EN2 0SXPeartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 3XWWalker Primary School, Waterfall Road, London N14 7EGWatchlytes Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZWoodside Primary School, Jones Road, Goffs Oak Herts EN7 5JSFood 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 Trust 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 Food for Life standard. An unlimited salad bar option would be welcomed. The Trust would welcome investment from Tenderers.The Trust are keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manner.Expectation of TendersTender submissions should clearly demonstrate:1. A thorough understanding of the Scope of Work2. Ability to deliver the services required and have a flexible approach3. Technical expertise and relevant experience4. Best value for money5. Suitability for the undertaking of the work.6. Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specificationSite visits will be taking place on 25th and 26th May. Full details regarding this opportunity and criteria weightings are available in the ITT and associated tender documentation.

Renewal: The Tenderer shall be prepared to commence the service on 1st September 2023. 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-03c817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029797-2023
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
SME

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
£6,850,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 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
IVY LEARNING TRUST 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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLI54 Enfield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNCHTIME

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