Tender

Lawrence Sheriff School ~ Catering Tender

LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL

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Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Lawrence Sheriff School, an all-boys grammar school in Rugby, Warwickshire, is seeking a supplier to provide catering services. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school educates approximately 1,000 students and requires comprehensive catering services, including all hospitality and free issue requirements. The procurement stage is currently active in the Tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 8 November 2024. The initial contract term starts on 1 April 2025 and lasts three years, with potential extensions up to a total of six years. This restricted procedure is intended for service providers within the School catering services category, specifically in the Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire region (CPV code: 55524000). Interested suppliers should note the necessity of submitting variant bids and meeting the stipulated selection criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education catering sector to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality and innovative food services. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from this opportunity as all tenders will be assessed based on the specified criteria, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. Companies experienced in secondary school catering and those capable of forming a strong operational base near Rugby will be well-suited for this contract. The successful contractor must demonstrate effective contract management, innovative food offerings, robust financial transparency, and the ability to cover staff absences to ensure continuous and high-quality service delivery. The requirement for Admitted Body Status for pension scheme contributions may also be relevant for businesses employing staff who are current members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

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Notice Title

Lawrence Sheriff School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Lawrence Sheriff School

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Lawrence Sheriff School: Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road, Rugby,Warwickshire,CV21 3AG Website: http://www.lawrencesheriffschool.net/ Google URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dQDPJRXDdQx4Wcrr6 Lawrence Sheriff School is an all-boys grammar school in Rugby, Warwickshire. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school educates students from Year 7 to Year 13 with circa 1,000 students on roll. 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 duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2025, with the potential to extend for a further three 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full six years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The School are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within Secondary Schools. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that some of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. The School wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a colourful, healthy and balanced food offer that will move away from a typically 'beige' counter. This should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers. 3.A suitable, effective marketing campaign in order to maximise on sales revenue, thus resulting in a cost efficient service. 4.A strong relief network to ensure absences, both short and long term, can be covered. 5.A partnership with the successful contractor in order to develop the existing service. It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement with the School. The management team should be proactive in communicating directly with School Leaders through frequent contract review meetings to ensure that the School is up to date with the performance of the contract, both financial and operational. This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained and supported catering team at the School, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. The monthly invoice should be supported by a breakdown of the contract's financial performance against budget. To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the 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 and innovation of the catering offer, as well the management support. See SQ document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/Z6P88BD48G

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ada0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2024
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
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,230,000 £1M-£10M
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
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV21 3AG
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Eastlands
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

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