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Christ's School ~ Catering Tender

Christ’s School ~ Catering Tender

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17 Sep 2024 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Christ's School, a Church of England secondary school located in Surrey, is actively seeking a supplier to provide comprehensive catering services under a restricted procedure. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with relevant documents and responses due by 15 November 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £1,666,666, will commence on 1 September 2025 and last for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement process invites bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), though all applications will be evaluated solely based on the predefined criteria. The tender aims to select a supplier capable of enhancing the school's catering offerings, benefiting its mixed-gender student body of 1,048 pupils aged 11–19 years.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers with a strong track record in secondary school catering services. Ideal candidates will have a robust management structure, local resources, and proven success in both increasing meal uptake and delivering appealing and healthy meal options. With an estimated turnover of £1 million over the first three years, this contract allows suppliers to showcase their ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and engaging catering services within a modern, diverse educational environment. The procurement process will consider variant bids, provided conforming bids are also submitted, allowing innovative suppliers to present unique solutions while still meeting core requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Christ's School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Christ's School is a successful coeducational Church of England secondary school located in close proximity to Richard Park in Surrey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirement Background Christ's School is a successful coeducational Church of England secondary school located in close proximity to Richard Park in Surrey. The school stands out for its commitment to providing a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, while also being inclusive and welcoming to students from diverse backgrounds. The school benefits from modern facilities including updated classrooms, science labs, sports facilities, theatre, and extensive playing fields. Below are some key details of the school: Location: Queens Road, Richmond, Surrey, England Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Affiliation: Church of England Ofsted rating: Good Age Range: 11-19 years (including sixth form) Gender:Mixed Pupil Numbers:1,048 Basis of Contract The School wishes to appoint a supplier to deliver full catering services. The contract will commence from 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year. The total sales turnover is circa PS1 million over initial 3-year period. Objectives The appointed Supplier will have: *Significant experience of delivering quality catering services in 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. See SQ document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029698-2024
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
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Christ’s School ~ Catering Tender
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SURREY
Postcode
TW10 6HW
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
South Richmond
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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