Tender

S4S Cluster 10 ~ Catering Tender

S4S CLUSTER 10

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Tender

27 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, S4S Cluster 10, is conducting a tender process for school catering services under the title "S4S Cluster 10 ~ Catering Tender." The procurement falls under the services category and comprises two lots based in Wolverhampton and Dudley in the West Midlands. The contract commences on 1st April 2024 with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender deadline is 1st September 2023, with the second stage invitation set for 2nd October 2023.

This opportunity to provide catering services for Schools within Cluster 10 offers growth potential for suppliers specialising in school catering services. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing catering services to educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, and the process allows for variant bids. Businesses interested in expanding their footprint in the catering services sector in the West Midlands should consider exploring this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

S4S Cluster 10 ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for five Schools, known as Cluster 10. Please submit your bid for BOTH Lots using the below links: Lot 1: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Y269K8527R Lot 2: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/HYPXP3D956

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for five Schools, known as Cluster 10. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 10; these will be split in to two Lots based upon their geographical locations: Lot 1 ~ Wolverhampton 1.St Michael's C of E (Aided) Primary School https://www.stmichaelscofeprimary.co.uk/ Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9AF 2.Rakegate Primary School https://www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ Rakegate Close, Wolvehampton, WV10 6US 3.Stow Heath Primary School https://www.stowheathprimaryschool.co.uk/ Hill Road, Portobello, Willenhall, WV13 3TT Contract amount for this Lot: PS 2,033,361 Lot 2 ~ Dudley 1.Maidensbridge Primary School http://www.maidens.dudley.sch.uk/ Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HX 2.Brockmoor Primary School https://www.brockmoor.dudley.sch.uk/ Belle Isle, Brockmoor, DY5 3UZ Contract amount for this Lot: PS1,189,733 The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2024, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. Please see SQ document for more information Additional information: Lot 1: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Y269K8527R Lot 2: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/HYPXP3D956 All submissions need to include both Lots to be accepted.

Lot 2

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for five Schools, known as Cluster 10. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 10; these will be split in to two Lots based upon their geographical locations: Lot 1 ~ Wolverhampton 1.St Michael's C of E (Aided) Primary School https://www.stmichaelscofeprimary.co.uk/ Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9AF 2.Rakegate Primary School https://www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ Rakegate Close, Wolvehampton, WV10 6US 3.Stow Heath Primary School https://www.stowheathprimaryschool.co.uk/ Hill Road, Portobello, Willenhall, WV13 3TT Contract amount for this Lot: PS 2,033,361 Lot 2 ~ Dudley 1.Maidensbridge Primary School http://www.maidens.dudley.sch.uk/ Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HX 2.Brockmoor Primary School https://www.brockmoor.dudley.sch.uk/ Belle Isle, Brockmoor, DY5 3UZ Contract amount for this Lot: PS1,189,733 The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2024, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. Please see SQ document for more information Additional information: Lot 1: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Y269K8527R Lot 2: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/HYPXP3D956 All submissions need to include both Lots to be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eacc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021799-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,223,094 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,412,827 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
S4S CLUSTER 10
Additional Buyers

BROCKMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

MAIDENSBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

RAKEGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST MICHAEL’S C OF E (AIDED) PRIMARY SCHOOL

STOW HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WV6 9AF
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brockmoor & Pensnett
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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