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Corpus Christi Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Tender

17 May 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Cardiff, Wales, is conducting a procurement process for school catering services. The tender, categorised under school catering services (CPV: 55524000), has reached the award stage, with Aramark UK being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £334,000 per annum, totals £1,967,414.51 over its duration. This contract commences on 1st January 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2027, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. Key dates include the submission deadline on 21st June 2024 and the contract signing date on 2nd October 2024. This procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, in compliance with the GPA and the legal framework set by CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender offers ample opportunities for business growth, particularly beneficial for companies with a background in school catering services and those capable of meeting the Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards & Requirements). SMEs with innovative approaches to food service, waste management, and local sourcing will find this contract especially suitable. The requirements stress local sourcing within a 20-mile radius, supporting local businesses, such as bakeries, meat, dairy, and produce suppliers. The successful supplier will need to provide high-quality, nutritious meals and maintain strong engagement with the school's students and parents through various communication channels. This contract is an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on quality catering and community involvement.

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Notice Title

Corpus Christi Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Corpus Christi Catholic High School located in Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Corpus Christi Catholic High School located in Wales. The value of the contract is approximately PS334,000 per annum. This includes hospitality and free meal income. Corpus Christi Catholic High School is an 11-16 Catholic comprehensive school situated in the north of Cardiff. Corpus is a very successful, over-subscribed school with 1,136 pupils on roll and approximately 120 staff on site. The school was opened in 1995 and benefits from an ongoing programme of refurbishment. We are part of a thriving and supportive community of parents, parishes, and partner primary schools within the Archdiocese of Cardiff. The Free School Meal allowance is currently PS3.40 per pupil with 21.9% of pupils eligible for a meal. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1st January 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2027 and will be on a guaranteed performance basis offering a fixed annual return and or subsidy to Corpus Christi Catholic High School. There will be the option to extend the contract for a further term excluding the right to further extend for a further term of two years. The contract being offered and will be guaranteed performance in nature. It is expected that the successful contractor will have experience in the requirements of the Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards & Requirements) and be able to offer innovation and forward thinking during this contract term. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the school. This includes a breakfast offer provided by the catering team, a mid-morning break, hospitality for visitors and provision for inset days. The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations within the school. Regular customer and parental engagement will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. These new standards of operation should meet the needs of the pupils' moving forwards into this contract term. The current range of foods needs to be expanded along with the service provision. It is one of the objectives of this tender that the successful contractor will utilise the local supply chain and farming" belt" in South Wales to source all fresh produce, namely being: Bakery Products Meat Fruit and Vegetables Dairy Products As you can appreciate, working with the local community is something that the school strives to do at all times and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers (within a 20-mile radius of the School) Corpus Christi Catholic High School also seeks to ensure that the catering operation will have the following objectives from January 2025. 1.The provision of a healthy balanced menu including daily fresh vegetables and fruit that meets nutritional guidelines. 2.Suitable portion sizes for each age group. 3.A focus on food waste, in line with the Welsh government guidelines. 4.Opening of additional outlets to help with timings and queue management. 5.A series of added value days organised and run throughout the year, including support for key curriculum dates. 6.The successful contractor's management team show a real interest in the school and its students moving into this contract term. 7.Engagement with parents and pupils through newsletters, attendance at parent's evenings and other methods. 8.Clear and transparent accounting. Please see SQ Document for further information. Additional information: Please note this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003859-2025
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
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,969,414 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF23 6XL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Lisvane and Thornhill
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARAMARK

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