Tender

Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender

RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL

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Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ribston Hall High School in Gloucester is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender," falling under the industry category of School Catering Services. The tender is for the provision of comprehensive catering services at the school, including hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025 and run for three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 1 November 2024, with the second stage of invitations starting on 25 November 2024. The procurement process employs a restricted procedure, assessing a minimum of five and a maximum of ten suppliers for the tender stage based on pre-defined criteria.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in catering services, especially those with experience in educational institutions. The contract emphasises innovation, high food standards, and a robust understanding of nutritional guidelines. Suppliers with capabilities in offering freshly sourced ingredients, innovative food trends, and excellent customer service training for catering teams would find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The procurement method requires a high standard of communication and insight into contract management, making it ideal for businesses looking to showcase their expertise and commitment to excellence in school catering services.

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Notice Title

Ribston Hall High School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Ribston Hall High School. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Ribston Hall High School l. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 April 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two, one-year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. The recharges of all FSM's is to be based on the agreed costs and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers. The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the school during the course of this contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair The school the wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The School is adding a 6th Form catering provision and are looking for ideas and investment in a new catering facility The School also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with the school. 2.Well-trained catering teams at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current "food trends" and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across the school that is suitable and that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike, 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender - However please note that Ribston Hall School is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation and the quality of the catering offer. There are 914 pupils and 100 staff. Turnover for 2023/4 was PS240k See SQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a36a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030910-2024
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 5LE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Moreland
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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