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The Breakspear School VEAT

Breakspear Primary School

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06 Oct 2024 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Breakspear Primary School in Ickenham has recently completed a direct award contract for school catering services. The contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded to The Orchard Contract Catering Ltd and signed on the 3rd of October, 2024. This award was executed on the grounds of extreme urgency due to the sudden termination of the existing contract, expiring on the 25th of October, 2024. Notably, this procurement falls under the "services" category with a classification focusing on school catering services (CPV code 55524000). The procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services. Companies with experience in managing urgent contract transitions and those capable of ensuring continuity of food supply under stringent timelines will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. SMEs in the local region of Uxbridge and surrounding areas could leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio within the educational sector. The procurement process prioritised quality (70%) and price (30%), indicating a balanced evaluation approach favouring proficient and cost-effective services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Breakspear School VEAT

Notice Description

Following the unexpected, sudden end of the existing catering contract, the school is making a direct award of the catering contract for 12 months on the grounds of extreme urgency. The award is made to ensure continuity of food supply for their students and to allow for a brief TUPE process to protect the employment of the catering staff. The current contract is ending early on the 25th of October and this does not allow for an accelerated process and TUPE consultations. The school will commence a fully compliant tender as required within 12 months of the contract start date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the unexpected, sudden end of the existing catering contract, the school is making a direct award of the catering contract for 12 months on the grounds of extreme urgency. The award is made to ensure continuity of food supply for their students and to allow for a brief TUPE process to protect the employment of the catering staff. The current contract is ending early on the 25th of October and this does not allow for an accelerated process and TUPE consultations. The school will commence a fully compliant tender as required within 12 months of the contract start date.

Procurement Information

Following the unexpected, sudden end of the existing catering contract, the school is making a direct award of the catering contract for 12 months on the grounds of extreme urgency. The award is made to ensure continuity of food supply for their students and to allow for a brief TUPE process to protect the employment of the catering staff. The current contract is ending early on the 25th of October and this does not allow for an accelerated process and TUPE consultations. The school will commence a fully compliant tender as required within 12 months of the contract start date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031989-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Breakspear Primary School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ICKENHAM
Postcode
UB10 8JA
Postcode Area
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Ickenham & South Harefield
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Orchard Contract Catering Ltd

Further Information

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