Tender

Partnership Learning Trust - Catering Services

PARTNERSHIP LEARNING

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Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Partnership Learning is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services across 11 schools under its trust, consisting of primary, secondary, and special schools, all located in the Barking & Dagenham and Havering regions. The procurement process, categorized under school catering services (CPV 55524000), is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2030. Interested businesses must submit their tenders by 16th January 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £14,280,905 over the potential five-year term, with an initial three-year contract and an optional two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that are well-versed in educational sector requirements. SMEs may find this particularly attractive, as the contracting authority has indicated that this contract could suit smaller economic operators. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to innovate and enhance the current services, focusing on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, and adaptable menu designs. Businesses that excel in providing flexible, responsive management, and that promote a strong, supportive ethos among their staff will be highly suited to compete for this contract. The ideal contractor will be able to demonstrate best value and partnership capabilities to meet the trust’s high standards and community-focused goals.

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Notice Title

Partnership Learning Trust - Catering Services

Notice Description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services to the following 11 schools schools (5 Primary, 5 secondary and 1 special school) at Partnership Learning: 1.Sydney Russell Primary School 2.Sydney Russell Secondary School 3.Riverside Primary School 4.Riverside Secondary School 5.Riverside Bridge 6.Gratefields Primary School 7.Gratefields Secondary School 8.George Mitchell Primary School 9.George Mitchell Secondary School 10.Hornchurch High School 11.Thames View Junior School

Lot Information

Lot 1

At Partnership Learning, the Trust's aims are to transform young lives through high quality education and strong values, and to support and empower personal and community well-being, by: establishing great new schools, transforming under-performing schools, ensuring its schools achieve and maintain excellence and collaborating with local partners to strengthen communities. Further information about our Trust can be obtained here: https://www.partnershiplearning.com/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services to the following 11 schools schools (5 Primary, 5 secondary and 1 special school) at Partnership Learning: 1.Sydney Russell Primary School 2.Sydney Russell Secondary School 3.Riverside Primary School 4.Riverside Secondary School 5.Riverside Bridge 6.Gratefields Primary School 7.Gratefields Secondary School 8.George Mitchell Primary School 9.George Mitchell Secondary School 10.Hornchurch High School 11.Thames View Junior School The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st August 2025 - 31st July 2028. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st July 2030. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services at the Schools. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year. The Trust is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of each the schools' specific students. The Trust is proud of it's 'family ethos' and expects a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. Dedicated, flexible and responsive management of the service is also a key objective. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather the Trust is keen to secure 'best value' from this contract and to deliver 'best value' to it's students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added, will be welcomed. The Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to it's highest abilities, at all times. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS2,856,181(the total cost per annum at present) Therefore the value of this contract is PS14,280,905 (total annual costs from last year as above x 5 as this contract is for a maximum of 5 years) The contract shall be a fixed price contract, with invoices raised monthly to each school within the Trust. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's employers' liability and public liability insurance of PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS1 million *There are some incumbent catering staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme *The catering services are currently contracted to Aspens for all schools apart from George Mitchell School that is currently contracted to Impact Food Group. *This is a growing Trust. During the tenure of this catering contract - any further schools that join this Trust may join this catering contract, at the discretion of the client *The Trust would ideally seek one catering provider for all schools, but each school reserves the right to take it's own appointment decision and each school reserves the right not to appoint as a result of this tender process. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/86F96SM7FY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040423-2024
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
£14,280,905 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,280,905 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Contact Name
RIVA Partnership
Contact Email
tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1252977017

Buyer Location

Locality
DAGENHAM
Postcode
RM19 5QT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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