Tender

St Paul's Academy Catering Tender

ST PAUL'S ACADEMY

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18 Oct 2024 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

St Paul’s Academy in London is seeking to tender its school catering services, starting on 6th January 2025. This procurement process, categorised under 'School catering services' (CPV code 55524000), currently falls into the tender stage and employs a 'Selective' procurement method under a 'Restricted procedure'. The tendering process is managed by RM&C Consultants Ltd on behalf of St Paul’s Academy, with key contacts being available for any inquiries. Interested businesses must submit their responses electronically by 8th November 2024 and await invitations by 20th November 2024. The service will serve 1,133 students and 166 staff members and requires adherence to Halal meat standards.

This tender offers significant opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand into the educational sector, especially those with experience in providing high-volume, quality meals within specified standards. Companies with the ability to manage large-scale catering operations, including the provision of Halal meat, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a potential renewal after three years, successful bidders can lock in a long-term contract, enhancing business stability and market presence. The selective method ensures a fair competitive process by limiting the candidates to a minimum and maximum of five, thus providing an equitable opportunity for proficient businesses.

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Notice Title

St Paul's Academy Catering Tender

Notice Description

The school is putting its catering service out to tender with a contract start date of 6th January 2025. Currently the service is provided in house.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 - 219 Year 8 - 232 Year 9 - 208 Year 10 - 234 Year 11 - 240 Sixth Form - N/A Total - 1,133 at present Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price - 2.50 GBP FSM - Entitled: 399 / Uptake: 399 / Value: 2.50 GBP Pupil Paid Meal - Uptake: 550 approx / Value: 2.50 GBP Staff Duty Meal - N/A Staff Cash Meals - No of Staff: 166 / Uptake: Up until the end of April 24 all staff were entitled to free lunch. Staff now have to pay for lunch through the ParentPay system so uptake has been quite slow approx. 30 staff a day. / Value: 2.50 GBP Sales over 12 months - TBC Service Times: Breakfast: 07:30 - 08:10 / Break: N/A / Lunch: 11:50 - 13:30 / Sixth Form: N/A Currently managed in house Other Information: Halal meat is required / There will be members of the catering team in a LGPS

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ad79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033664-2024
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
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 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
ST PAUL'S ACADEMY
Contact Name
Siobhan Sherlock
Contact Email
siobhan.sherlock@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083113868

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE2 9PX
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Abbey Wood
Westminster Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead

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