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The Chase School - Catering Services

The Chase School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2023 at 12:22

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jun 2023 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chase School has awarded a contract for catering services to Aspens Services Ltd. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and classified under school catering services. The contract, valued at £863,991.90 GBP, was signed on 30th October 2023. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the process included a standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision.

This ongoing tender opportunity at The Chase School for catering services aims to provide a full daily catering service to pupils and staff. With a contract period of up to five years, the school is seeking innovative and quality-focused catering suppliers to enhance the dining experience. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger catering companies, could find this opportunity suitable for expanding their business in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Chase School - Catering Services

Notice Description

The Chase School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the school are currently 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 breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The school is split over two sites: catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery, a sixth form cafe, an extra 'Oasis' servery and a classroom know as 'M3'.Across the school there are currently 1372 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/23. Of this figure, 198 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

The Chase 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 a sixth form cafe from 09.30am, morning break and a full lunch service for each school day over all sites. The catering facilities at the School include the main dining area/servery, plus a sixth form cafe, a site known as 'Oasis' and a classroom known as 'M3'. All outlets are available to all pupils [with the exception of the 6th Form Cafe which is reserved for the 6th Form pupils. staff also use this cafe. There are currently 1372 pupils on roll for the academic year 2022/2023. Of this figure, 198 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 contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with four possible extensions of six months each meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d65b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033299-2023
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
£1,395,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,395,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£863,991 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2025, 2026 or 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Chase School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 3NZ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Barnards Green
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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