Tender

Academies for Character & Excellence Provision of Catering Services

ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE

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TenderUpdate

29 Apr 2024 at 07:51

Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Academies for Character & Excellence is seeking contractors to provide catering services for 6 new primary schools it has recently onboarded. The Trust expects the bidder to manage all aspects of the catering function, including staff employment, food supply, and compliance with nutritional standards and health regulations. The submission deadline has been extended to 2nd May 2024 due to the complexity of the specification and the Easter Break.

This tender for school catering services presents an opportunity for businesses in the food service industry to expand their operations. Companies that can deliver high-quality, nutritious meals complying with government standards and have experience in managing catering services in educational settings are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a focus on quality and pricing criteria for the selection of contractors across different lots.

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Notice Title

Academies for Character & Excellence Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

As of 1st January 2024, The Trust has onboarded 6 new primary schools from Redstart Learning Trust. The proposed contract will be for the provision of a catering service to the Trust for these schools. It is the Trust's expectation that the Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, the TUPE and management of existing staff, supply of food, consumables, vehicles for food transportation and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Trust will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with the Trust. The Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services. The Bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with the Government's current and future minimum nutritional and food- based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the Ofsted guidance for catering. The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers that include: School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the contactor will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements in delivering the catering services.

Lot Information

Lot A

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver the catering service through an "Outsourced Service Model" for this contract which will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering service requirement. The Trust is seeking contractors that will deliver a high quality service, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. The Contractor will be responsible for TUPE of existing staff and deliver a catering service that encompasses the food preparation, transportation, delivery and meal distribution for the school sites pertaining to this contract. As there may not be the option of production kitchens available to the Contractor, the Trust requires a catering service delivery solution that will meet the specification requirements for this contract. Lot A - Outsourced Service

Renewal: Possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3+1+1)

Lot B

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver the catering service through a "Managed Service Model" for this contract to support the delivery of in-house catering. The Trust is seeking contractors that will deliver a high quality service, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. As there may not be the option of production kitchens available to the Contractor, the Trust requires a catering service delivery solution that will meet the specification requirements for this contract. It is the expectation that the Applicant shall provide: a. The provision of a food ordering system for the catering manager to order from and the provision of a food supply chain that will deliver the proposed menu. b. Full menu planning with associated food ordering and recipe instructions, provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government's minimum nutritional and food- based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the Ofsted guidance for catering. c. Training of the catering team to ensure they can cook and provide the catering service efficiently and to a high quality, in accordance with the proposed menus. d. A compliance and audit service that ensures the schools are meeting required legal and H&S and food safety requirements. e. Work with the schools to establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with the Trust. Lot B - Managed Service

Renewal: Possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04496b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013683-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 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
ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@acexcellence.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1626242342

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5TZ
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

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