Award

The Latymer School - Catering Services

THE LATYMER SCHOOL C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2024 at 15:58

Tender

15 May 2024 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Latymer School, through SSC Partnership Limited, has announced the award and completion of a tender process for the provision of catering services. The contract, titled "The Latymer School - Catering Services," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV: 55524000) and is located in London, UK (UKI54). The procurement process followed an open procedure where interested organisations were allowed to bid. The key dates included a submission deadline of 14th June 2024, with company site visits arranged for 23rd May 2024. The contract was awarded to Aspens Services Limited, and signed on 8th July 2024, with an overall value of £4,500,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the catering industry, particularly those with experience in educational settings. The Latymer School, catering to over 1,350 students and around 200 staff, requires a service that includes meal provisions for both the general student body and a separate service for the 6th form. Businesses offering high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meal options with a focus on value and flexibility would be well-suited to compete. The procurement criteria emphasised technical expertise, relevant experience, and cost, evaluated through the MEAT (most economically advantageous tender) method, ensuring not only the best value but also high standards of service delivery.

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Notice Title

The Latymer School - Catering Services

Notice Description

SSC Partnership (an Agent) on behalf of The Latymer School are currently out to tender for the provision of catering services.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project.The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 14th June 2024.Company site visits are planned to take place on 23rd May 2024 at 12.10pm.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Procurement is being run under the open procedure, which is a formal bidding procedure, under which the contract is advertised, and all interested organisations/consortium can bid. This ITT provides further details of the proposal and process for submitting Bids.The Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender considering the entire tender package. The requirements for a valid submission of tenders are outlined in the tender documentation including the scope of works and specification of service.Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required in line with all TUPE information, and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.Arrangements will be made for Tenderers to visit The Latymer School and view the current facilities to obtain a better understanding of the layout and any other relevant information to help in putting together tender bids. The site visit is planned to take place on 23rd May 2024 at 12.10pm. Tenderers should limit their attendance to two representatives. Tenderers will not be able to take photographs during site visits without the consent of the Client. Please register for the site visit through the correspondence functionality on the tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership), including the name and roles of the representatives who will be attending by no later than 12 noon, 22nd May 2024Tenders will be evaluated using a method known as MEAT (most economically advantageous tender). There will be mandatory and desirable requirements.Mandatory requirements are stipulations which must be present, or the tender will be eliminated from the evaluation.Desirable characteristics are elements of the tender which are to be scored by the Client.Tenders and all associated documents must be submitted electronically via the e tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership. Tenderers that are not registered will need to complete the supplier's application. If there are any issues with the access or submission of documents Tenderers can contact the In-Tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk or on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065.The Latymer School is an 11-18 (years) mixed, community, comprehensive school with a long history of providing a high-quality education to the communities of Enfield. A large organisation with over 1350 students, and around 200 staff, the school benefits from nearby transport links to the A10 and A406.Food is a central influence on health and wellbeing, and it is crucial for children's development. School food must be tasty, nourishing and meet the dietary needs of all children, whilst remaining accessible to all. It is the intent of the school to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. The school require a separate provision for the 6th form, offering an all-day service, providing a range of suitable snacks and beverages that are appealing and priced to retain patronage throughout the day.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025869-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LATYMER SCHOOL C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sscpartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702338880

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS1 1EF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLI54 Enfield

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Milton
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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