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Wheelers Lane Technology College ~ Catering Tender

WHEELERS LANE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2024 at 13:05

Tender

17 May 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded contract for school catering services at Wheelers Lane Technology College in Kings Heath, Birmingham, was part of a selective procurement process under the restricted procedure method. The contracting process, governed by public law, culminated in the award to Mellors Catering Services. The contract value is £1,579,618, effective from 1 April 2024 through 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement stage is complete, and the finalisation was announced on 3 October 2024. The catering services required encompass all meal provisions, including hospitality and free issue requirements, with cash meal deals set at £2.40 and free school meals for 202 of the total 674 pupils.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for catering service providers, especially those experienced in running similar operations in secondary schools. Businesses that can leverage local supplier networks for bakery, meat, fruit, vegetable, and dairy products within a 25-mile radius will find this contract particularly suitable. Companies with the ability to continuously engage customers and demonstrate superior service development and financial investment will be well-positioned to compete. The contract’s emphasis on quality food provision and operational excellence in a cashless, biometric system environment also means a good fit for suppliers with advanced technological capabilities and a strong, adaptable operational management team.

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Notice Title

Wheelers Lane Technology College ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Wheelers Lane Technology College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Wheelers Lane Technology College. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the College, including hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract offered is three years commencing on 1 April 2024, concluding on 31 March 2027, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract is offered on a 'guaranteed performance' basis. Cash Meal Deals are to be at a maximum of PS2.40, (currently under review by Governors) with Free School Meals provided for 202 of the total 674 pupils charged on consumption with margin applied. Free School Meal eligible pupils must be able to choose ANY meal deal provided to other pupils, using their daily allowance. Hospitality and free issues are recharged on consumption at "net" food cost only. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as a requirement of your bid, and therefore bidders are encouraged to provide detailed information of any equipment felt necessary. Bidders must provide the equipment make, model and cost and a justification of how this equipment will assist in fulfilling the proposal and potential of the service. All investment suggested must be fully justified within the Service Development and Finance sections of your Bidder Response. The level of investment provided will be at the Academy's discretion, subject to the method of obtaining the investment for the required equipment. The quality of food provision will be critical and indeed your organisation must be flexible enough to source bakery, meat, fruit and vegetables and dairy products through local suppliers based no more than 25 miles from the School. It is expected that menus will feature and utilise products in season. Customer engagement will be fundamental to the continuous improvement in the service provision and within your tender response your methodology to achieve this will be detailed along with examples of where this has recently been undertaken within similar contracts. The successful contractor should have experience of similar operations in a Secondary School environment and ensure that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular visits and support for the contract. Suitable coverage is required for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure. A Cunninghams biometric cashless system is already in operation, there are three tills in the main School dining area, one in the external pod. There are no operational cash loaders with 100% of transactions being facilitated via ParentMail. There are ample Plasma screens to support dynamic promotional activities. The successful Supplier will work closely with the Client to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience. The value of the catering contract from April 2022 to March 2023 was PS205,459. Additional information: Please note, this is a contract award notice, tis contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c96b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031722-2024
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
£1,027,295 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,027,295 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,579,618 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHEELERS LANE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HEATH,
Postcode
B13 0SF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Brandwood & King's Heath
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLORS CATERING SERVICES

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