Tender

Dunraven Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender

DUNRAVEN SCHOOL

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30 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) is inviting tenders for a comprehensive catering services contract, titled "Dunraven Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender." This tender falls under the industry category of school catering services. The contract will cover multiple schools within the Trust, located in London (UKI region). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 11th October 2024. The contract, valued at £7,600,000, will commence on 1st September 2025 and initially run for three years, with options to extend for up to two additional years. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs with significant experience in delivering high-quality catering services to educational institutions.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services. It is particularly suited for companies with robust management structures, local resources, and a proven track record in boosting meal uptake and delivering educationally enriching lunchtime services. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, and up to 10 companies will proceed to the tender stage based on set criteria. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate their capability in maintaining high service levels and meeting operational targets. This contract could significantly elevate the profile of the selected catering service provider, opening doors to further contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Dunraven Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016 and over the years has successfully grown the number of its schools by transforming the experience and enhancing the offer from where they were.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Basis of Contract The School wishes to appoint a single supplier to deliver full catering services to each school. The contract will commence from 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option of 2 further periods of 1 year. The estimated turnover is circa PS3.8 million over initial 3-year period. Objectives The appointed Supplier will have: *Significant experience of delivering quality catering services to MAT's with both Primary and Secondary schools. *Strong area management structure and local resources to ensure the required level of service is constantly maintained. *Proven ability to grow sales and increasing pupil meal uptake *A compelling attitude towards making the lunchtime service appealing, healthy and educational for children. *Possessing robust management controls and proven expertise in meeting operational and budgetary targets Please see SQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027743-2024
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
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 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
DUNRAVEN SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

GOLDFINCH PRIMARY

ROSENDALE PRIMARY

THE ELMGREEN SCHOOL

VAN GOGH PRIMARY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW16 2QB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
West Dulwich
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

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