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Dover Grammar for Boys Catering Tender

DOVER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS CATERING TENDER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2024 at 19:44

Tender

23 Feb 2024 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Dover Grammar School for Boys in Kent has initiated a restricted two-stage procurement process for its school catering services. The procurement process began on 8th December 2024, following the completion of the existing contract with Caterlink. The new contract, valued at £1,350,000, was awarded to Independent Catering on 8th November 2024 and will commence from the 1st August 2024 for an initial three-year period, with an option to extend for a further two years. The procurement process focuses on school catering services (CPV: 55524000) and intends to enhance the dining experience at the school's main restaurant, POD, and sixth-form café, located on Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ. The process was overseen by the School Finance & Personnel Manager, Sophie Tourki, and executed through a selective procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced with educational institutions. The two-stage restricted process ensures a fair and competitive selection, with quality and price awarded 70% and 30% weightage, respectively. This tender could be especially appealing to mid-sized to large catering companies that can meet the high standards and aspirations set by the school leadership to deliver exceptional service for students. The secure, long-term contract provides a stable income opportunity, allowing room for growth and increased visibility in the education sector. The contract's value and potential extensions promise a lasting partnership for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Dover Grammar for Boys Catering Tender

Notice Description

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a very successful Boys Grammar School in Dover, Kent. It has 835 students between the ages of 11 and 19 on roll and 113 teaching and support staff. There is one busy main restaurant, POD and sixth form cafe and both facilities can be seen in the attached Photo Journal in the SQ document pack. There is also scope for an additional serving POD in a location near the sports fields. The incumbent caterer is Caterlink and the existing contract is at the end of its maximum tenure. The tender uses a two stage restricted process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a very successful Boys Grammar School in Dover, Kent. It has 862 students between the ages of 11 and 19 on roll and 98 teaching and support staff. There is one busy main restaurant, an outside POD and a separate Sixth Form Cafe. The new school building was completed recently and all facilities are modern and in excellent condition. All facilities can be seen in the attached Photo Journal in the SQ document pack. The incumbent caterer is Caterlink and the existing contract is at the end of its maximum tenure.The school is forging a bright new future under the leadership of the Headteacher Mr Philip Horstrup. The School Finance & Personnel Manager, Sophie Tourki, is developing the catering services to reflect the high aspirations of the Headteacher and SLT; she is tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the school. The contract start date is the 1st of August 2024 and this will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. The tender is using a two stage restricted process and all documents are available from this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043ca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039520-2024
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 0DQ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Tower Hamlets
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT CATERING

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