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Robert May's School ~ Catering Tender

ROBERT MAY’S SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Tender

17 Jul 2023 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Robert May’s School in Odiham, Hampshire, has completed a tender process for catering services. The contract, valued at £1.7 million annually, will run from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2029. The school is looking for a contractor to provide innovative catering services for its 1350 students and 157 staff members. The tender process involved a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Supplier Harrison Catering Services Limited has been awarded the contract.

This opportunity provides a chance for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in school catering services, to compete for a lucrative long-term contract. Businesses that prioritize innovation, high-quality service, and sustainability in their offerings are well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to work closely with Robert May’s School to enhance its catering services, offering fresh, locally sourced meals to support the school's ethos and values. This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration in the catering industry.

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Notice Title

Robert May's School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1350 students on roll and 157 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Robert May's School is located in Odiham, Hampshire, which was founded in 1694. In May 2012, the School became an Academy. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1350 students on roll and 157 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for five years in duration from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2029 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Robert May's School for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The value of the current contract is: - 2021/ 20222022/23 (YTD month 9) Cash salesPS280,375PS292,480 Free School Meals PS39,633PS50,107 HospitalityPS15,057PS4,655 TotalPS335,065PS347,242 The School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The School would wish for the Contractor to look at making this investment within the existing kitchen and dining area. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 5-year basis. Annual contract basis: PS1.7 million Please see SQ document for further information. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e2b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013385-2024
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,401,438 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 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
ROBERT MAY’S SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
RG29 1NA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ35 South Hampshire

Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Odiham
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON CATERING SERVICES

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