This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2024 at 12:05

Tender

22 Jan 2024 at 19:07

Summary of the contracting process

Hitchin Girls' School is seeking catering services through a tender process. The contract, worth £1,750,000, will run for three years from 1st September 2024, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The contract involves providing catering services for the school, including morning breaks, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements. The selected contractor will have to meet strict performance criteria and ensure food concepts cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs.

This tender from Hitchin Girls' School presents an opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in school catering services. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested suppliers must submit their bids by the closing date of 23rd February 2024. Businesses that can demonstrate innovation in food service provision and guaranteed performance capability are best suited to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method allows for a thorough evaluation of suppliers to ensure the best fit for the school's catering needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hitchin Girls' School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Hitchin Girls' School is a high-achieving single-sex, all-ability school serving the local community with 1364 students on roll, including 314 in the Sixth Form. In June 2013 we received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

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 at this school, 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 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. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042f10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020569-2024
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
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,294,448 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hitchin Girls' School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG4 9RS
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hitchin Highbury
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

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