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Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST

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Award

05 Jun 2024 at 13:05

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Sherborne Area Schools' Trust has completed a tender process for catering services. The Trust, consisting of 18 schools in Dorset and Somerset, aims to streamline catering provision under one contracted provider. The contract, worth approximately £3,675,000 over three years with a possible 2-year extension, focuses on offering innovative and healthy food services to support educational excellence. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contracting authority is Sherborne Area Schools' Trust located in Dorset, UKK25.

This catering tender opportunity with Sherborne Area Schools' Trust can benefit catering companies looking to provide innovative and healthy catering services to schools. Businesses that offer exciting new food concepts using fresh, locally sourced ingredients would be well-suited for this opportunity. The Trust values the development of catering services that complement its educational objectives, giving preference to quality over price. The contract aims to enhance the school environment for students and staff, emphasising the importance of celebrating success and providing facilities that meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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Notice Title

Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its' schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider. Contract value: Sales performance per annum for all schools is circa PS735,000 The value of the new contract is therefore circa PS3,675,000 (Total annual sales at all schools, multiplied by 5 as the maximum term of the contract is 5 years) The tender 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 of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum or cost per meal, for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The School year at all schools, is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that Schools 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 Schools, which currently includes (where applicable); morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged per pupil on uptake with a margin attached, and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust 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. The Trust 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. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As schools 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 funding improvements as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: This contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041dda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017435-2024
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
£3,675,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,675,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,422,903 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 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
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUCKLAND NEWTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHARLTON HORETHORNE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

KING ARTHUR’S SCHOOL

MOTCOMBE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

SHAFTESBURY CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

SHAFTESBURY SCHOOL

SHILLINGSTONE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST ANDREW'S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST ANDREW'S YETMINSTER CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST MARY'S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST NICHOLAS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE GRYPHON SCHOOL

THORNFORD CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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

Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT9 4EQ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants
Westminster Constituency
North Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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