Tender

Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust

DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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04 Nov 2024 at 18:45

Summary of the contracting process

The drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust is inviting tenders for a framework agreement to manage its catering services across several schools including Audley Primary School, Beechwood CE Primary School, and others located in the region UKG3. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is operating under an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 27 January 2025. The procurement is categorised under school catering services (CPV: 55524000), with the goal of offering a modern, high-quality service that aligns with the Trust's values of inclusion, sustainability, and excellence. Implementation of the contract is expected to commence shortly after the bid opening date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those equipped to provide cost-effective, nutritious, and appealing meals tailored to the demographic needs of various schools. Businesses that prioritise customer-focused service and possess a strong management team will benefit from this opportunity. Companies with the ability to invest in social value, engagement, and marketing projects will be well-suited for this contract, which includes initial contract duration with the potential for two one-year extensions. The Trust is looking for a contractor that can drive student engagement through attractive meal offerings, professional merchandising, and a proactive management approach.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

The drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - - Audley Primary School - Beechwood CE Primary School - Bromley Pensnett Primary School - Hawbush Primary School - Hob Green Primary School - Jervoise School - Paganel Primary School - Princethorpe Infant School - Princethorpe Junior School - The Oaks Primary School and Nursery - The Oval School - Wychall Primary School drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust 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 Trust's 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 Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows: * A contractor that shares the Trust's values of inclusion, sustainability, partnership, integrity, respect and excellence. * A catering service that is well managed and works in partnership with the Trust's management teams. * A menu offer that demonstrates value for money, seasonality & flexibility to reflect each Schools unique demographics. * A strong Contractor Area Manager(s) who will develop and lead the teams 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 Trust. * Investment in the Trust's catering service alongside social value, engagement & marketing projects 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 Trust through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of ITT response (22 questions), weighted scoring of 28 bespoke criteria, 50/50 cost & quality

Options: 2x 1 year extensions

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035710-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
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
DRB IGNITE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Lauren Baxter
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 7745531495

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2JB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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