Award

Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

PATHFINDER SCHOOLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2024 at 12:05

Tender

25 Mar 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Pathfinder Schools, a public body governed by law, is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services across their network of schools in Northamptonshire. This procurement falls under the services category, with a particular focus on school catering services (CPV 55524000). The process is currently at the tender stage and will follow a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £4,500,000, will begin on 1 September 2024 and is set for an initial period of three years. Interested suppliers are required to submit their documents by 19 April 2024. The supplier will need to demonstrate a sustainable approach, particularly in sourcing fresh produce locally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in the provision of catering services. The selected supplier will not only benefit from a substantial contract value but also the potential for future service extensions if the number of schools in the trust increases. Businesses that excel in demonstrating innovation, flexibility, and commercial efficiency will be well-positioned to compete. This tender also offers a platform for companies to showcase their commitment to sustainability and best value, strengthening their market position in the education catering sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pathfinder Schools are a growing family of schools, built on a commitment to the development of the children and young people in the communities we serve. Based in the heart of Northamptonshire, our Academy Trust exists to deliver the very best educational outcomes for every learner. Built upon a foundation of independence, we empower young people to broaden their horizons and open their minds to new opportunities. Inspired and supported by these values, we seek to develop the characteristics of effective learners in our children so that, whatever their future holds, they can approach this with character, confidence and resilience. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools (Formerly Montsaye Community Learning Partnership) at the following locations; *Montsaye Academy *Rothwell Junior School *Rothwell Victoria Infant School *Loatlands Primary School *Havelock Junior School *Havelock Infant School *Wilbarston C of E Primary School *Rushton Primary School *Hawthorn Community Primary School *Naseby C of E Primary Academy Please note - Montsaye Academy is currently going through the process of being re-brokered and depending on the outcome of this, may be withdrawn from the tender process at any time. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. Contractors will need to demonstrate their approach to sustainability and how the supply carbon footprint can be minimised. The overall emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism. The contract being offered commences on 1 September 2024 for an initial three-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis. Please note that the successful Supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of PS8,000.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10-day standstill period ends w/e 26 July 2024. To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total full fee will be paid by the successful Supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than Friday 16 August 2024 If the number of schools within The Trust grows during the course of this contract. The provision of catering services to these schools when they have joined will fall under the scope of this contract if required. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide the catering services within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios, etc that were applied to the successful bid at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust. The approximate current value of this contract is c. PS900,000 p.a. 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-044cb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035903-2024
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
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,430,058 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
Additional Buyers

HAVELOCK INFANT SCHOOL

HAVELOCK JUNIOR SCHOOL

HAWTHORN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

LOATLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

MONTSAYE ACADEMY

NASEBY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY

ROTHWELL JUNIOR SCHOOL

ROTHWELL VICTORIA INFANT SCHOOL

RUSHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

WILBARSTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHANTS
Postcode
NN14 6BB
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brixworth
Westminster Constituency
Daventry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSWOOD EDUCATION CATERING

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-044cb3-2024-11-06T12:05:04Z",
    "date": "2024-11-06T12:05:04Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-044cb3",
    "description": "The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. To view this notice, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=900992777 GO Reference: GO-2024116-PRO-28427623",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-044cb3",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Pathfinder Schools ~ Catering Tender",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "55524000",
            "description": "School catering services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools",
        "value": {
            "amount": 4500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Pathfinder Schools are a growing family of schools, built on a commitment to the development of the children and young people in the communities we serve. Based in the heart of Northamptonshire, our Academy Trust exists to deliver the very best educational outcomes for every learner. Built upon a foundation of independence, we empower young people to broaden their horizons and open their minds to new opportunities. Inspired and supported by these values, we seek to develop the characteristics of effective learners in our children so that, whatever their future holds, they can approach this with character, confidence and resilience. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools (Formerly Montsaye Community Learning Partnership) at the following locations; *Montsaye Academy *Rothwell Junior School *Rothwell Victoria Infant School *Loatlands Primary School *Havelock Junior School *Havelock Infant School *Wilbarston C of E Primary School *Rushton Primary School *Hawthorn Community Primary School *Naseby C of E Primary Academy Please note - Montsaye Academy is currently going through the process of being re-brokered and depending on the outcome of this, may be withdrawn from the tender process at any time. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. Contractors will need to demonstrate their approach to sustainability and how the supply carbon footprint can be minimised. The overall emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism. The contract being offered commences on 1 September 2024 for an initial three-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis. Please note that the successful Supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of PS8,000.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10-day standstill period ends w/e 26 July 2024. To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total full fee will be paid by the successful Supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than Friday 16 August 2024 If the number of schools within The Trust grows during the course of this contract. The provision of catering services to these schools when they have joined will fall under the scope of this contract if required. The successful Supplier will be expected to provide the catering services within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios, etc that were applied to the successful bid at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust. The approximate current value of this contract is c. PS900,000 p.a. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: Please note, this is a contract award notice, this contract has already been awarded.",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 4500000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "secondStage": {
                    "minimumCandidates": 5,
                    "maximumCandidates": 10
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "description": "A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage."
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKF2"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF2"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "written"
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "isAccelerated": true,
            "acceleratedRationale": "September start date"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-04-19T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "secondStage": {
            "invitationDate": "2024-05-13T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109046",
            "name": "Pathfinder Schools",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Pathfinder Schools"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Greening Road, Rothwell",
                "locality": "Northants",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 6BB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1276673880",
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk",
                "url": "https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/76B73JGUWM"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://pathfinderschools.org.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109047",
            "name": "Montsaye Academy",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Montsaye Academy"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Greening Road, Rothwell",
                "locality": "Northants",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 6BB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109048",
            "name": "Rothwell Junior School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rothwell Junior School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gladstone Street, Rothwell",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 6ER",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://rothwellschools.org.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109049",
            "name": "Rothwell Victoria Infant School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rothwell Victoria Infant School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "School Lane, Rothwell",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 6HZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://rothwellschools.org.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109050",
            "name": "Loatlands Primary School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Loatlands Primary School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Harrington Road, Desborough",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 2NJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.loatlandsprimary.net/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109051",
            "name": "Havelock Junior School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Havelock Junior School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Havelock Street, Desborough",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 2LU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.havelockschools.org.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109052",
            "name": "Havelock Infant School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Havelock Infant School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Havelock Street, Desborough",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 2LU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.havelockschools.org.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109053",
            "name": "Wilbarston Church of England Primary School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Wilbarston Church of England Primary School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "School Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough",
                "locality": "Leicestershire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "LE16 8QN",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.wilbarston.northants.sch.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109054",
            "name": "Rushton Primary School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rushton Primary School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Station Road, Rushton",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN14 1RL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.rushton.school/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109055",
            "name": "Hawthorn Community Primary School",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Hawthorn Community Primary School"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hawthorn Road, Kettering",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN15 7HT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.hawthornprimarykettering.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-109056",
            "name": "Naseby Church of England Primary Academy",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Naseby Church of England Primary Academy"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "School Lane, Naseby",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN6 6BZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nasebyschool.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-129287",
            "name": "Kingswood Education Catering Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Kingswood Education Catering Limited",
                "id": "08527020"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Premier House, 2 The Grove",
                "locality": "Corby",
                "region": "UKF2",
                "postalCode": "NN18 8EW",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-109046",
        "name": "Pathfinder Schools"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "035903-2024-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-129287",
                    "name": "Kingswood Education Catering Limited"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "035903-2024-1",
            "awardID": "035903-2024-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 2430058,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2024-07-09T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            }
        ]
    }
}