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15 Jul 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "S4S Cluster 11 ~ Catering Tender" for school catering services in Wolverhampton. The tender is led by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). The total value of the contract is £2,244,269 GBP. It covers multiple lots for different schools within Cluster 11, each with specific requirements and contract durations. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions is August 23, 2024, with a second stage expected to commence on October 7, 2024.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for catering contractors experienced in providing services to primary schools in the West Midlands. Suitable businesses should be able to meet the specific needs of the schools in Cluster 11 and demonstrate operational readiness in the local vicinity. The opportunity allows for variant bids, giving flexibility in proposal submission. By engaging with this tender, businesses can access a collaborative project that aims to enhance school catering services across multiple institutions, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and growth opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Title

S4S Cluster 11 ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for six Schools, known as Cluster 11.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The Cluster are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within Primary Schools of varying needs with the West Midlands. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8J3E2P5927

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School

Please see SQ Document. Additional information: To bid for this Lot please use the following link - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/G8CF3U55SB

Bushbury Hill Primary School

Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for this Lot please use the following link - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/G2W25ETG4M

St Paul's C of E Primary School

Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for this Lot, please use the following link - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/9VSQ4YRQ29

Graiseley Primary School

Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for this Lot, please use the following link - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/23C8KC9D3A

Wodensfield Primary School

Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To bid for this Lot, please use the following link - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3XUX89293C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021739-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£2,244,269 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,244,269 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Castlecroft Primary School
Additional Buyers

Bushbury Hill Primary School

Graiseley Primary School

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School

St Paul's C of E Primary School

Wodensfield Primary School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV3 8HS
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Tettenhall Wightwick
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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