Planning

Schools Group Catering Provision

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2023 at 14:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is planning a procurement process for school meals catering services for maintained schools in Norfolk, with the aim of ensuring provision for all schools regardless of size or facilities. There are approximately 100 schools currently receiving services under the existing arrangements, with a value of around £5 million per annum. The new contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2024, with engagement of potential providers starting from the week commencing 29th May 2023. To express interest and provide feedback, interested parties can contact Jenny Cuthbert, Commissioning and Service Development Manager at jenny.cuthbert@norfolk.gov.uk.

This tender for school meals catering services presents an opportunity for experienced catering providers to engage with Norfolk County Council in delivering services to maintained schools. With the potential to expand the provider base due to the 177 maintained schools in Norfolk, businesses in the catering services industry can explore commissioning options that might include county-wide provision or delivery within specific geographical areas. The communication about future notices for this tender is set for 4th September 2023, indicating a timeline for interested businesses to prepare and participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Schools Group Catering Provision

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking to gauge the interest of experienced catering providers in relation to a school meals catering service for maintained schools in Norfolk. Due to a significant proportion of smaller primary schools in Norfolk, many of which lack cooking facilities of their own, the Council has facilitated a group catering arrangement to ensure that provision is available to all maintained schools, irrespective of size and available facilities. There are approximately 100 schools across Norfolk receiving provision through current arrangements, worth in the region of PS5m p/a. Governing bodies of maintained schools are free to choose whether they opt in, with schools signing a Service Level Agreement to access provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council is seeking to gauge the interest of experienced catering providers in relation to a school meals catering service for maintained schools in Norfolk. Due to a significant proportion of smaller primary schools in Norfolk, many of which lack cooking facilities of their own, the Council has facilitated a group catering arrangement to ensure that provision is available to all maintained schools, irrespective of size and available facilities. There are approximately 100 schools across Norfolk receiving provision through current arrangements, worth in the region of PS5m pa.Governing bodies of maintained schools are free to choose whether they opt in, with schools signing a Service Level Agreement to access provision. There are 177 maintained schools in Norfolk, so with the right offer and the right engagement, you might expect an increase in business. Commissioning options are still being considered, so there is scope for this to be offered county-wide, or split into lots for delivery within different geographical areas of Norfolk. The current agreement ceases on 31 March 2024 and therefore a new contract period would begin on 1st April 2024. We wish to engage the market from the week commencing 29th May 2023 onwards, gauging interest and inviting feedback from potential providers. To arrange a Teams meeting please contact Jenny Cuthbert, Commissioning and Service Development Manager: jenny.cuthbert@norfolk.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014397-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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