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Award

11 Jul 2024 at 16:05

Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Mill Hill County High School in London has completed a catering tender process. The procurement stage was a selective procedure under a restricted procedure. The contract involves the provision of school catering services for three years, starting from August 2024. The value of the contract is £2.74 million. The tender aimed to appoint a contractor to offer innovative catering services within the school, focusing on providing healthy and locally sourced food options. The successful contractor, Harrison Catering Services Limited, was selected for the award.

This catering tender opportunity at the Mill Hill County High School presents lucrative prospects for businesses, especially catering service providers. The contract allows for guaranteed returns through the provision of a range of catering services to over 1700 students and 200 staff members. Businesses with experience in school catering, offering fresh and diverse food concepts compliant with government guidelines, are well-suited to excel in this competitive tender process. The school values innovation, healthy eating, and supporting student development, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aligned with these principles.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mill Hill County High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Mill Hill County High School is a Secondary school and 6th form situated in Mill Hill, North London. It is a partially selective school which became an academy in 2011.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mill Hill County High School is a Secondary school and 6th form situated in Mill Hill, North London. It is a partially selective school which became an academy in 2011. 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 1700 students on roll and 200 teaching and support staff, 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 August 2024 to 31st July 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 Mill Hill County High 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 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: - Sep-Jul 21/22 22/23 Cash Sales 359,993.03 410,437.74 Free School Meals 72,121.69 88,878.24 Hospitality 44,283.69 48,655.84 Total 476,398.41 547,971.82 The overall contract value over the five-year term is PS2.74m Mill Hill County High School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service - compliant with Government Guidelines, 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 support the principles of Every Child Matters. The School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the School are very enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful Contractor. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0435ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021306-2024
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
£2,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,740,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,645,999 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 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
Mill Hill County High School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW7 4LL
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Edgwarebury
Westminster Constituency
Chipping Barnet

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harrison Catering Services Limited

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