Tender

Newham Community Learning

ACE ADVICE LTD

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Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, ACE ADVICE LTD, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement process titled "Newham Community Learning". This tender falls under the industry category of school catering services, specifically targeting the London Borough of Newham. The process aims to centralise catering services across three primary and secondary schools with the option for more schools to join over time. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure under the Light Touch Regime. Important dates include the tender period end date on 26 August 2024 and the invitation to the second stage on 2 September 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,100,000 GBP, with a duration of 1,080 days and the possibility of two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those with experience in educational sectors. Companies capable of providing freshly prepared meals and healthy snacks in compliance with the Newham London Eat for Free Grant would find this tender suitable. The contract offers potential for long-term engagement and the opportunity for additional contracts as new schools join the centralised service. Businesses that can showcase quality through written responses, presentations, and references, alongside competitive cost, are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. This is a substantial opportunity for growth within a structured and regulated environment, ensuring sustained business over multiple years.

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Notice Title

Newham Community Learning

Notice Description

Newham Community Learning (NCL) are tendering three of their six schools for Catering Services. It is intended for NCL to have one single central catering contract. The other schools currently in NCL, and any new schools which may join NCL over the life of this agreement, may join the NCL central contract when their current catering arrangements expire. The successful bidder of this initial tender, subject to an independent benchmarking exercise, will be appointed to provide catering services to all NCL schools. NCL are looking for a supplier who will provide freshy prepared meals and a wide range of healthy snacks and drinks. All bidders must comply with the Newham London Eat for Free Grant conditions. The tender is being managed under The Light Tough Regime

Lot Information

Lot 1

NCL is looking to appoint a catering contractor to provide a catering organisation to manage a groups of schools including primary and secondary school meal provision. It is a requirement of this tender process that bidders fully comply with Newham London Eat for Free Grant. A copy of the requirements is included as part of this selection questionnaire - Appendix 1

Renewal: Two x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04846e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023158-2024
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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACE ADVICE LTD
Contact Name
Dave Croshaw
Contact Email
dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7765062169

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY10 8EN
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Llanymynech
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

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