Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Management of Catering Services at Chelmer Valley High School

CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmer Valley High School is soliciting tenders for the management of its catering services, aiming to enhance the existing service with a focus on modern, branded offerings that align with the latest industry trends. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV: 55524000), and is located in the UKH3 region, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 10th January 2025. The awarded contract will begin immediately after the deadline, on 10th January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses that can deliver high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals in a school environment. The contract requires minimal management involvement from the school, making it ideal for experienced catering firms with a strong on-site management presence and proactive approach to relationship management. Firms that can bring innovative marketing strategies, superior customer service, and flexibility in catering to school events will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The potential for contract extensions further adds to the appeal for businesses looking to establish a long-term presence in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Management of Catering Services at Chelmer Valley High School

Notice Description

Chelmer Valley High School have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. Chelmer Valley High School 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 School'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 School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students. The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School's management team. A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused 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 School. Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing 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 School through events and to visitors. A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School 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 30 bespoke criteria, 50/50 cost & quality

Options: 2x 1 year extensions

Renewal: 2x 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038625-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
29 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Contact Name
Neil Meadows
Contact Email
nm@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 7837202225

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 7ER
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Broomfield and The Walthams
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

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