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The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

The Highcrest Academy

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09 Jan 2025 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has initiated a tender process for the provisioning of school catering services. The current tender, titled "The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender," falls under the school catering services category (CPV code 55524000) and focuses on providing catering services to 1065 students and 145 staff members. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 21 February 2025. The contract period will start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2030, operating under a Guaranteed Performance Contract where the contractor offers a guaranteed annual return. The selection of suppliers will follow a restricted procedure with a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 5 suppliers advancing to the tender stage, based on a performance evaluation.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for innovative catering companies capable of delivering a diverse range of food concepts tailored to the pupils' varied tastes and dietary needs. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the education sector. The contract entailing the provision of all school catering services including morning breaks, lunch, hospitality, and free issues guarantees a steady income stream for the entire contract duration. The engagement includes reviewing and enhancing the current range of services, thus offering a chance for businesses to showcase their innovation and operational excellence in a competitive yet rewarding environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Highcrest Academy ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highcrest Academy is a Secondary School in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Moving from a 'fresh start' school in 2001 to gaining its specialist status in Technology in 2006, The school converted to an academy in 2011. The school has seen many changes, including the expansion of the Sixth Form block, canteen and Sports Centre. Student numbers have also increased with the Academy becoming a school of choice for local residents. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1065 students on roll and 145 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 2025 to 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The Highcrest Academy for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. See SQ document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000713-2025
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
£1,347,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,347,833 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
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
The Highcrest Academy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
HP13 7NQ
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Totteridge & Bowerdean
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Further Information

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