Planning

Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST

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Planning

22 Jul 2024 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

Westcountry Schools Trust is planning a public procurement tender for the provision of outsourced catering services under the title "Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services". This tender falls under the industry category of catering services (CPV code 55520000) and involves multiple locations within Devon and Plymouth. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a virtual pre-market engagement Q&A session scheduled via MS Teams on Wednesday, 7th August, at 11 am. Interested parties are encouraged to register by emailing tenders@phplaw.co.uk. The contract value is estimated at £12,000,000 and the procurement will be divided into three lots, each covering different groups of schools within the Trust.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for catering companies experienced in delivering high-quality services to educational institutions. With the contract spanning a potential 5-year period (3+1+1 structure), it offers a long-term engagement for the successful bidders. The scope includes food and staff provision, TUPE responsibilities for existing staff, and management information services aiming to improve meal take-up, particularly among FSM pupils. This contract would be well-suited for businesses capable of aligning their services with the Trust’s vision, values, and ethos while ensuring cost-efficiency. Companies with a proven track record in managing outsourced catering in the education sector will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a Contractor(s) that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. Propose for the contract to be a 3+1+1

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Plymouth

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in this Lot are as follows: Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Glen Park Primary School Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Woodford Primary School

Lot 1 - Devon

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in this Lot are as follows: Ashburton Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Ermington Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School

Lot 3 - All Lots

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services. c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils. d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement. The sites included in Lot 3 are as follows: Ashburton Primary School Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Ermington Primary School Glen Park Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodford Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022587-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
Gosha Tymko
Contact Email
mtymko@westst.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IVYBRIDGE, DEVON
Postcode
PL21 0JA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon, TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

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