Tender

Agora/IMAT Catering Tender

AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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Tender

12 Jan 2024 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Agora Learning Partnership and Inclusive MAT are jointly tendering their catering contracts for primary schools. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves selecting one catering company for each trust from the final three bidders. The contract duration is 1800 days with the possibility of renewal after three years. The tender deadline is set for February 12, 2024, with the second stage invitation date on March 4, 2024. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, and the tender covers school catering services in the Hertfordshire region.

This tender for school catering services presents an opportunity for catering companies seeking long-term contracts in the education sector. Businesses experienced in providing catering services to schools, with the capacity to serve multiple locations, would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity to secure contracts for multiple primary schools presents a significant growth potential for catering companies looking to expand their client portfolio. The procurement process values quality service provision and long-term partnerships with the trusts involved, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Agora/IMAT Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Agora Learning Partnership and Inclusive MAT are putting their catering contracts out to tender for their primary schools, as a joint procurement, but two lots. Each Trust will select one preferred catering company from the final three for all of their schools ( 9 for ALP and 3 for IMAT).

Lot Information

Agora Learning Partnership

1) Alban Wood Primary School & Nursery Pupil Numbers: Nursery 26 KS1 88 KS2 120 Total 234 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 25,496 GBP FSM Sales 13,814 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 2) Bromet Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery N/A KS1 116 KS2 157 Total 273 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 65,872 GBP FSM Sales 6,176 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 3) The Grange Academy Pupil Numbers: Nursery N/A KS1 N/A KS2 192 Total 192 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales N/A FSM Sales 26,494 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 4) Meryfield Community Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 41 KS1 172 KS2 214 Total 427 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 102,752 GBP FSM Sales TBC Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 5) The Orchard Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 30 KS1 167 KS2 235 Total 432 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 90,657 GBP FSM Sales 19,345 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 6) Oxhey Wood Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 29 KS1 139 KS2 208 Total 376 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 53,075 GBP FSM Sales 24,701 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 7) Warren Dell Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 49 KS1 96 KS2 115 Total 260 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 42,737 GBP FSM Sales 13,868 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 8) Waterside Academy Pupil Numbers: Nursery 26 KS1 88 KS2 120 Total 234 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 25,496 GBP FSM Sales 13,814 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC 9) Wilbury Junior School Pupil Numbers: Nursery N/A KS1 N/A KS2 263 Total 263 Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales N/A FSM Sales 45,292 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales TBC Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC Current contractor for all schools: Chartwells

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance

Inclusive MAT

1) Beechfield School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 41 KS1 167 KS2 227 Total 435 Sales between Sept-Dec 23 UIFSM Sales 45,993 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) FSM Sales 17,694 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) Pupil Paid Meal Sales 43,260 (Sept-Dec 23) Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales 123 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) Hospitality Sales 0 GBP 2) Cherry Tree Primary School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 39 (school lunch is currently not served in the nursery) KS1 166 KS2 240 Total 445 Sales between Sept-Dec 23 UIFSM Sales 52,000 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) FSM Sales 25,500 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) Pupil Paid Meal Sales 34,087 (Sept-Dec 23) Staff Duty Meal Sales 514 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) Staff Cash Sales 512 GBP (Sept-Dec 23) Hospitality Sales 180 GBP 3) Laurance Haines School Pupil Numbers: Nursery 43 KS1 175 KS2 237 Total 454 Sales between Sept-Dec 23 UIFSM Sales 52,003 GBP FSM Sales 12,411 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 42,826 Staff Duty Meal Sales Duty meal income is not available, we aim to provide this at the ITT stage. Staff Cash Sales TBC Hospitality Sales TBC Current contractor for all schools: Chartwells

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042cce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001138-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Michelle Miles
Contact Email
michelle.miles@agoralearning.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1923672280

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD24 5JW
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Leggatts
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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