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Marlow Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Marlow Education Trust

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20 Dec 2024 at 14:05

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20 May 2024 at 10:05

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15 May 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Marlow Education Trust has commenced the award stage of its procurement process for catering services at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, located in West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The contract, which falls under the CPV code 55524000 (School catering services), is a significant opportunity in the services category. The contract is designed to last from January 2025 to December 2028, with a potential extension for two additional years. The awarded contract was signed on 17th November 2024, following a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. The total value of the awarded contract to Innovate Services is approximately £1,700,000 over a period that could extend up to five years.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in innovative and creative catering solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the Marlow Education Trust prioritises diverse supplier engagement. Businesses excelling in providing healthy, fresh, and locally sourced food options, as well as those with strong environmental and sustainability practices, would be well-suited for this contract. The contract encompasses comprehensive catering services, including breakfast, mid-morning breaks, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements, ensuring a consistent demand and steady revenue stream for the successful provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marlow Education Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Cleaning services for Marlow Education Trust at the following School: Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street, Marlow SL7 2BR

Lot Information

Lot 1

Basis of Contract The Trust is currently seeking a catering contractor with ample experience to provide catering services at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. The contractor will need to be highly creative and innovative, and able to introduce new food concepts that cater to the diverse range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. As the school places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, it is essential that the chosen contractor has extensive knowledge and expertise in providing healthy food options which are fresh, seasonal and locally sourced and prepared at the school. This includes being well-versed in nutritional standards and requirements and ensuring that the menus are designed to fuel pupils throughout the day. Additionally, the contractor will be expected to conduct a comprehensive review of the current catering services and provide recommendations on how to enhance the existing offerings. The main aim of this exercise is to deliver a superior catering experience that aligns with the school's vision and values. The chosen contractor must propose innovative ways to make the contract more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. This should apply to both the contract delivery and the contractor's organization, following the environmental policies of Sir William Borlase's Grammar School. The contractor's approach to sustainability must align with that of the school. The contract being tendered is from 1st January 2025 until 31st December 2028 for an initial 3-year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. The contract will operate as a guaranteed performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the school a guaranteed return/ cost for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes, breakfast mid-morning break, lunch, all hospitality, and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Contract value: Sales performance per annum is circa PS340,000 The value of the new contract is circa PS1,700,000 (Current annual contract cost, multiplied by 5, being the maximum 5-year term of the contract) Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis. *Please be advised that there are not currently any catering staff in the LGPS *Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to Innovate. *Please be advised that the School has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employer liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of PS10m *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1m See SQ Document for further information Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice - this contract has already been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041220-2024
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
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,093,633 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Marlow Education Trust
Additional Buyers

Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
SL7 2BR
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Marlow
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Innovate Services

Further Information

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