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Weald of Kent Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

Weald of Kent Grammar School

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2024 at 12:05

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Tender

11 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Weald of Kent Grammar School has completed a selective tender process for catering services. The contract worth 4.46 million GBP was awarded to Accent Catering Services Ltd. The tender, titled "Weald of Kent Grammar School ~ Catering Tender," aimed to provide catering services for approximately 600 students at the Sevenoaks campus, 1500 students at the Tonbridge campus, and 200 teaching and support staff across both sites for a three-year period starting from September 2024. This opportunity was published in 2024 and had a closing date of 24th May 2024.

This tender from the Weald of Kent Grammar School presents an opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in providing school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract attractive. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure. Interested businesses needed to meet specified criteria to participate. With a focus on value for money, the School sought innovative catering solutions to meet diverse student dietary requirements. The contract aims to enhance the overall catering experience for students and staff at the School's campuses in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weald of Kent Grammar School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Weald of Kent Grammar School is a large sized selective grammar school, with academy status for girls aged 11 - 18 and co-educational sixth form for students aged 16 - 18. The school operates across two campuses located in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, Kent and boasts state of the art facilities.

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 for the approximate 600 students at our Sevenoaks campus, 1500 at our Tonbridge campus and 200 teaching and support staff who work across both sites. 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 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 Weald of Kent 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 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. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017137-2024
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
£1,807,668 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,807,668 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,462,051 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN9 2JP
Postcode Area
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

Accent Catering Services Ltd

Further Information

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