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Hillview School for Girls ~ Catering Tender

HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2024 at 13:05

Tender

08 Dec 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Hillview School for Girls in Tonbridge, Kent, a non-selective single academy trust with approximately 1,500 students and 180 staff, has completed a tender process for catering services. The contract, awarded to Olive Dining Ltd with a value of £1,657,288.97, is for an initial three-year period starting from September 1, 2024. The school seeks innovative catering service providers to offer a wide range of food concepts. The contracting authority used a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure and evaluated bids based on price criteria.

This catering tender by Hillview School for Girls presents an opportunity for catering service providers to engage in a long-term contract that prioritizes value for money. Businesses capable of delivering creative and diverse catering solutions for school environments, particularly those with a focus on quality and innovation, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract provides stability for a multi-year period, allowing companies to establish a reliable revenue stream while meeting the school's dietary and service requirements.

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Notice Title

Hillview School for Girls ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Hillview School for Girls is based in Tonbridge, Kent and is a non-selective single academy trust judged 'good' by Ofsted in September 2023. The school has a diverse range of approximately 1,500 students on roll catering for girls from 11 - 18 with a mixed sixth form and 180 staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 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 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 school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the 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, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached 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, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please be aware that this contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0422e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016334-2024
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,657,288 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN9 2HE
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE DINING

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