Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Catering Services at Park Lane Special School

PARK LANE SPECIAL SCHOOL

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Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

Park Lane Special School is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services at their location in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The procurement process is active and is currently in the Tender stage under the authority of the buying organisation, Park Lane Special School. This tender falls under the services industry category with a classification in school catering services. Key dates include the issue of the invitation to tender on 1st October 2024, a site visit scheduled for 15th October 2024, and a deadline for tender responses on 1st November 2024. The contract will commence on 24th February 2025, following the award on 9th December 2024. The initial contract period is three years with the option for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those with experience in providing school meals and a customer-focused service. Companies that have a modern, branded offering and are proactive in relationship management will find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses can benefit from a stable, long-term contract with potential extensions, and opportunities to showcase their services through school events. The contract's open-book agreement structure and fair financial rewards based on service delivery make it an attractive opportunity for companies looking to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Catering Services at Park Lane Special School

Notice Description

Park Lane Special School has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process The contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional, one-year extensions. The financial structure of the contract is designed to reflect the Schools' aims to reward the Contractor in a fair manner and based upon contract delivery and to have an open-book agreement that is easily auditable. Further details about the School are given later in the document under 'The School' section. Tender Schedule: Issue of Invitation to Tender - Tuesday 1st October 2024 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites - Tuesday 15th October 2024 Clarification Deadline Monday - 21st October 2024 - 12:00pm Clarification Return Deadline * - Thursday 24th October 2024 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - Friday 1st November 2024 Evaluation of Responses - Red Box - W/C Monday 4th November 2024 Presentation by shortlisted bidders - Thursday 28th November 2024 Reference site visits - W/C Monday 2nd December 2024 Contract Awarded by - Monday 9th December 2024 Mobilisation Meeting - Thursday 16th January 2025 Contract Commencement - Monday 24th February 2025 Please direct all tender queries to: - Consultant Contacts: Dean Douthwaite Tel: 07814 138157 dd@redboxcs.com or admin@redboxcs.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Park Lane Special School site visits to be attended Tuesday 15th October 2024. Park Lane Special School wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the Schools' wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Schools' objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools' management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School'. * Investment in the Schools' Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the School' through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School' activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School' and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.

Options: Initial 3 year contract, year 4 and 5 are optional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031494-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

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
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARK LANE SPECIAL SCHOOL
Contact Name
Neil Meadows
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK11 8JR
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Macclesfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

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