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Chichester Free School & Warden Park Secondary Academy Catering Tender

Chichester Free School

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28 Nov 2024 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chichester Free School and Warden Park Secondary Academy have announced a tender for catering services, with the contract set to start on 1st August 2025. The tender, identified as RM&C/2024/CFS&WPSA/454, falls under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV 55524000). The procurement process is in the Tender stage and follows a restricted procedure, which limits participation to pre-qualified suppliers. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 10th January 2025. The contract will be awarded for an initial period of approximately five years with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Services are to be delivered at the schools located in Chichester (UKJ27) and Cuckfield (UKJ28), West Sussex.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, especially those with experience in providing school meals. The potential for servicing a large number of students and staff daily can lead to substantial business growth. Both schools have indicated frequent meal periods and substantial annual sales figures, implying consistent demand. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, efficient service management, and innovative meal solutions would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, securing such a contract can enhance reputation and provide a steady revenue stream, beneficial for both established and emerging catering enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chichester Free School & Warden Park Secondary Academy Catering Tender

Notice Description

Chichester Free School and Warden Park Secondary Academy are putting their catering contracts out to tender with a contract start date of 1st August 2025.

Lot Information

Warden Park Secondary Academy

Pupil Numbers: - by year group Year 7 311 Year 8 310 Year 9 325 Year 10 299 Year 11 296 Sixth Form N/A Total 1,541 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price No Meal Deal currently FSM Entitled: 172 / Uptake: TBC / Value: 2.50 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Value: 2.50 GBP for a main meal Staff Duty Meal Entitled: TBC / Uptake: TBC / Value: 3.50 GBP Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 236 / Value: Any menu charge plus vat Sales over 12 months - 2023-24 FSM Sales 41,836 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales Break: 169,000 GBP Lunch: 313,426 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales 12,945 GBP Staff Cash Sales 14,949 GBP Hospitality Sales TBC Service Times Break: 11:05 Lunch: 1st 12:30 - 13:00 / 2nd 13:30 - 14:00 Current catering service managed in house Other Information 190 trading days Circa 16 staff - many long serving Delivered service to a Primary School - 250 meals daily Main site has three service points including an external kiosk Communication with the school will be important

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

Chichester Free School

CFS is an All Through School: Pupil Numbers: - by year group Reception 58 Year 1 60 Year 2 60 Year 3 64 Year 4 64 Year 5 64 Year 6 64 Year 7 132 Year 8 151 Year 9 124 Year 10 128 Year 11 119 Sixth Form N/A Total 1,088 Pricings/Sales Meal Deal Price 2.65 GBP UIFSM Entitled: 162 / Uptake: 131 / Value: 2.53 GBP FSM Entitled: 134 / Uptake: 93 / Value: 2.65 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Average daily spends of 1.37 GBP per person. This is the cash takings divided by the student numbers. Not all students spend so the average spend number is possibly higher. Staff Duty Meal N/A Staff Cash Meals No of Staff: 128 / Value: TBC Sales over 12 months UIFSM Sales 58,317 GBP FSM Sales 37,101 GBP Pupil Paid Meal Sales 187,592 GBP Staff Duty Meal Sales N/A Staff Cash Sales Not broken down Hospitality Sales 969 GBP Service Times Breakfast (Canteen only): 07:45 - 08:15 (although would like open for staff continually to end of lunch) Break (Canteen only): 10:40 - 11:10 Lunch (Primary - Dining Hall only): 11:45 - 12:45 approx (earlier start in Autumn Term to allow longer period for younger pupils) Lunch (Secondary - Dining Hall and Canteen service): 13:00 - 13:40 Current Contractor Innovate Other Information 176 trading days As far as we are aware no member of the catering team are in a LGPS

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c09d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038377-2024
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
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chichester Free School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO20 1NP
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
North Mundham & Tangmere
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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