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Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at Grace Academy Solihull

Grace Academy Solihull

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Jul 2024 at 10:37

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13 Feb 2024 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Grace Academy Solihull has completed the tender process for the management of catering services, with the award going to ABM Catering Limited. The procurement was for School catering services, falling under the services category. The tender aimed to find a partner for a customer-focused catering service that reflects leading industry trends. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with a cancelled status, and the total contract value signed on June 14, 2024, amounted to £326,891.45.

This public procurement tender by Grace Academy Solihull offers business growth opportunities for catering service providers, especially those with expertise in educational catering. The successful bidder, ABM Catering Limited, will be delivering a modern, customer-focused service that aligns with the school's objectives, including providing appealing, nutritious meals. The contract duration is initially for three years, with potential extensions, creating a stable revenue stream for the catering partner. Businesses with a focus on customer service, quality food offer, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for such tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at Grace Academy Solihull

Notice Description

The Grace Academy Solihull has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aims of the Service The Grace Academy Solihull wish to be at the forefront of educational catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The engagement of the pupils is important they want to continue building a relationship with the local community. The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that understands the context of the school, pupils and wider community. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who lives local to the school and will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. * Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. * A Contractor with other local operations which can be used to share resources and support.

Renewal: Option to extend by two separate twelve month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0439e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022431-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,891 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Grace Academy Solihull
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 5JS
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM Catering Limited

Further Information

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