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Lord Williams's School - Catering Services

Lord Williams's School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Jan 2024 at 11:00

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Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 09:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lord Williams's School has launched a tender process for the provision of catering services. The school, located in Thame, is seeking a contractor to provide daily catering services for its pupils and staff across two sites. The contract, valued at £3,750,000, will last for an initial three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement method is selective, and the tender period ends on July 7, 2023. The school aims to enhance its catering services and invites up to five suppliers to participate in the process.

This tender opportunity at Lord Williams's School presents a lucrative possibility for catering service providers looking to expand their business. The school's emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation in catering services offers a fertile ground for suppliers who can bring creative ideas and high-quality service delivery. Small and medium-sized businesses in the catering industry, especially those experienced in school catering services, are well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the school's goal of enhancing its catering offerings and student satisfaction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lord Williams's School - Catering Services

Notice Description

Lord Williams's School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school are currently are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school This will consist of morning breaks, a full lunch service and a sixth form cafe for the school day :The school is split over two sites; the lower school for years 7-9, located in Towersey Road and the upper school for years 10-13, located in Oxford Road. Across the school, there are currently 2228 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 213 pupils are entitled to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lord Williams's School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of morning break and a full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the lower school include two service outlets; the main dining hall and internal "pod". The upper school includes the main dining hall, sixth form cafe and a cafe serving the west side of the school.There are currently 2228 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 213 pupils are entitled to free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.The school is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.The school is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months, meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d436
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000193-2024
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
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,380,119 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices Will be published in 2026, 2027 or 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lord Williams's School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THAME
Postcode
OX9 2AQ
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Thame
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harrison Catering Services Limited

Further Information

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