Award

Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender

MESSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Messingham Primary School, located in Scunthorpe, is seeking to award a contract for school catering services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 55524000, falls within the services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender is currently at the active stage for procurement titled "Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender". Interested parties had until 8th November 2024 to submit their tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £331,680, will commence on 31st March 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 25th February 2028, with an option for extension by up to two additional years. The initiative reflects the school's commitment to innovative and quality food services that cater to the needs and tastes of its community.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in school catering services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for such entities. The ideal contenders for this contract are those with the capability to deliver high-quality meals, incorporate fresh, locally sourced produce, and maintain robust contract management practices. Moreover, businesses that can innovate and adapt to current food trends to keep students engaged will find this an advantageous opportunity. With a budget of around £66,336 annually, firms with experience in similar educational settings can ensure a noteworthy and sustainable local presence, fostering long-term relationships and reliability within the community.

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Notice Title

Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes. Messingham Primary School Vison and Values - https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/ All bidders will be required to put forward capital investment into the kitchen to maintain and repair the expected service levels within your tender, currently there are no issues which have been highlighted by either the incumbent or client. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs. 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, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall commitment to young people. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa PS66,336 The recharge of all UFSM's and FSM's is to be based on PS2.53 including KS2/paid meals 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 whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School 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. Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of 'prime quality' The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process. 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School 2."Well-trained catering teams at each 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 pupils. 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 Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders 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 a value for money is an objective of this tender - However please note that Messingham Primary 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. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£331,680 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£408,112 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MESSINGHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN17 3TN
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Messingham
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

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