Tender

Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender

EDGEWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School, located in Coventry, West Midlands, are seeking to appoint a new catering partner through a restricted procurement procedure. This tender opportunity, titled "Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the school catering services industry category (CPV: 55524000) and has an estimated contract value of £1,070,000 GBP. The process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th September 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 30th September 2024. The contract for Edgewick Primary School will start on 1st January 2025, while for Park Hill Primary School, it will commence on 1st April 2025. The initial contract duration is three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced catering contractors, especially those with expertise in providing innovative and healthy food services within educational settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as the tender is considered suitable for such economic operators. Businesses that specialise in preparing fresh, seasonal, and on-site meals and those capable of managing efficient catering services through effective staff training and strong quality controls are well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can showcase their ability to support the schools' values and contribute to the overall development and well-being of the students and staff, thereby promoting business growth through successful contract execution.

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Notice Title

Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Edgewick Primary School and Parkhill Primary School are community schools located in Coventry that have come together in seeking a new catering partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary school have joined together in embarking on this tender process with the intention of appointing an experienced Catering contractor to deliver full catering services at both the schools. The contract is intended to commence as per the below; Edgewick Primary School on 1st January 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. Park Hill Primary School on 1st April 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. The turnover for Edgewick Primary School is estimated to be Circa PS114,000, PS342,000 over 3 years for the initial period. The turnover for Park Hill Primary School is estimated to be Circa PS100,000, PS300,000 over 3 years for the initial period. Combined turnover is estimated to be circa PS642,000 over 3 years for the initial period Objectives Both Schools have joined up to run a group tender exercise in seeking to appoint a catering partner who will work in collaboration with the schools and whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The wish is for the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered at the schools and make recommendations accordingly. The expectation of the successful contractor is to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Schools believe that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. The schools are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes, Breakfast, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the schools prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Ultimately, it is important that the Contractor can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that deliver continual 'best value' to all schools within the Trust. Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis. *Please be advised that there are staff on LGPS at both schools. *Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to; o Alliance in Partnership at Edgewick Primary School o Solihull Catering at Park Hill Primary School *The winning bidder is required to pay the Litmus tender fee of PS4,000 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8Q3E76A3V5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048567
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2024
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
£1,070,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,070,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 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
EDGEWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV6 5GP
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Woodlands
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

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