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Sexey's School ~ Catering Tender

Sexey’s School

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19 Feb 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Sexey’s School, located in Bruton, Somerset, and part of the Quantock Education Trust, has initiated a procurement process for school catering services under a restricted procedure. This tender falls within the services category and aims to provide catering for the school, including full boarding meals as well as lunch services for day students. The estimated contract value is £1,087,494. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 21 March 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and run for an initial three-year period, with potential extensions of up to two years by mutual consent. Bidders must submit a conforming bid, although variant bids may also be considered if submitted simultaneously.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for catering companies, particularly those experienced in the education sector or boarding schools. With approximately 670 students, including 67 full-time boarders, potential contractors must ensure a high standard of service. The contract suits SMEs and businesses with an operational base in the South West, allowing for efficient contract support and flexibility. Experience with boarding house establishments and membership or ability to gain Admitted Body Status for the Local Government Pension Scheme is an advantage. The tender allows participation from at least five suppliers, making it accessible to competitive bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexey's School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sexey's School, part of Quantock Education Trust: Sexey's School, Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sexey's School, part of Quantock Education Trust: Sexey's School, Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF. Google URL: https://www.sexeys.somerset.sch.uk/ Sexey's School is a state boarding school providing high quality education to students aged 11 to 18 in Bruton, Somerset. Therefore, the contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which also includes full boarding meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner, for students in residence. The majority of school students are non-boarders and therefore there will be a requirement for a fully compliant lunch service for cash paying students, as well as the requirement to service the various Lettings that are hosted by the School through the year. There are approximately 670 students on roll, of which 67 are full time boarders, 102 board for 2 days, 6 board for 3 days and 1 boards for 4 days. The remaining students are day students. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The School are seeking a suitably experienced education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within boarding house establishments and/or the independent education sector in order to evidence the capability of providing the service required. An existing presence within the Southwest would be beneficial although not essential for organisations looking to expand into the region. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The services are currently inhouse and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/722CX72X79

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005749-2025
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
£1,087,494 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,087,494 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 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
Sexey’s School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
BA10 0DF
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Wincanton & Bruton
Westminster Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Further Information

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