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Altwood School ~ Catering Tender

ALTWOOD SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2024 at 13:05

Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Altwood School is seeking catering services for its students and staff. The procurement stage is in the tender phase with a closing date of 19th January 2024. The contract is for three years starting on 1st September 2024, with a total value of £832,095. The contracting authority, Altwood School, is based in Berkshire and falls under the education sector.

This catering tender opportunity at Altwood School presents a chance for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide innovative and healthy food services. Businesses well-suited to compete would need to focus on delivering a variety of food concepts to meet diverse dietary requirements. The competitive tender process prioritizes value for money while also encouraging investment in improving the school's dining facilities to align with modern standards.

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Notice Title

Altwood School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

For the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 745 students on roll and 107 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

For the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 745 students on roll and 107 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. Altwood is a growing school and is likely to have around 850 students on roll in September 2024. 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 three years in duration from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027 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 Altwood 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 breakfast, morning break, lunch, some 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: - 2022/23 Cash sales PS114,417 Free School Meals PS41,463 Free Breakfasts PS8,202 Hospitality PS2,337 Total PS166,419 Total Contract Value = PS832,095 Altwood 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 high standards. 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 dining area. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. See SQ Document for more information. Additional information: This contract has now been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04219c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016761-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£832,095 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£832,095 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,199,285 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
ALTWOOD SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL6 4PU
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Boyn Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIR FOOD

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