Tender

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Catering Tender

BISHOP’S HATFIELD GIRLS’ SCHOOL

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Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 07:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is inviting tenders for its catering contract, with services commencing on 1st August 2025. The contract is within the school catering services category (CPV 55524000) and will be delivered in Hatfield, Hertfordshire (UKH23). This tender is at the active stage with electronic responses accepted until 4th November 2024. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, overseen by the school's representative, Debbie Daniel. The procurement period is expected to last approximately 1800 days, with potential renewal after three years dependent on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses looking to expand into the educational sector. Companies specialising in school catering services, particularly those experienced in handling large daily meal volumes and meeting diverse dietary needs, will find this contract appealing. With nearly 1,000 students and various meal offerings, including options for sixth form students and staff, successful bidders would gain substantial business growth and visibility. The structured procurement process indicates a highly competitive environment, favouring established catering firms with robust operational capabilities. The contract includes lucrative aspects such as fixed meal pricing, meal quantities, and a well-defined service schedule, offering clear revenue potential for the right provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Catering Tender

Notice Description

The school is putting its catering contract out to tender with a contract start date of 1st August 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 155 Year 8 153 Year 9 154 Year 10 155 Year 11 155 Sixth Form 180 (excludes consortium students - numbers vary by day) Total 952 Pricings/Sales Price Meal Deal Price 2.70 GBP FSM Entitled: 139 Uptake: 67% (Yrs 7-11) Value: 2.70 GBP (or charge GBP as per items selected if less than full allowance) Pupil Paid Meal Uptake: 372 Value: 2.60 GBP average spend Staff Duty Meal Entitled: approx. 4 per day Value: up to 3.00 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 112 Value: 2.00 GBP average spend Sales over 12 months FSM Sales 32,485 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales Breakfast: 11,391 GBP Break: 61,366 GBP Lunch: 133,755 Sixth Form: 21,231 (included in the above) Staff Duty Meal Sales 1,244 GBP Staff Cash Sales 1,566. GBP Hospitality Sales 1,725 GBP Service Times Breakfast: Up until 08:40 Break: 10:40 - 11:00 Lunch: 12:40 - 13:15 Sixth Form: "All day grazing" option for students and staff (caterer to consider closing time for this) Locked in Policy: Yes for Yrs 7-11 Current Contractor: Aspens Other Information Trading days usually 190 but note 2024-25 only 189 due to an additional INSET day A staff meal is usually requested on 2 or 3 of the INSET days each year Halal chicken is requested The school would consider ideas for the Sixth Form As far as we are aware no catering staff are in a LGPS

Renewal: Renewal possible after three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a45c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031268-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BISHOP’S HATFIELD GIRLS’ SCHOOL
Contact Name
Debbie Daniel
Contact Email
ddaniel@bishophatfield.herts.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707275331

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

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