--- title: "Maidstone Grammar School - Tender for Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD" published: "2019-06-19" --- # Maidstone Grammar School - Tender for Catering Services Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-034417d4-4210-4f87-aaca-ea6a0642dc07.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Maidstone Grammar School, a notable educational institution located in Maidstone, Kent, which is seeking catering services through a selective tender process. The tender, titled "Maidstone Grammar School - Tender for Catering Services," was published on 26 June 2018, with a closing date for the Selection Questionnaire set for 27 July 2018. The contract duration spans from 1 January 2019 to 31 July 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The total contract value is £1,350,000, and the industry category is classified under school catering services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in catering and food services, to engage with an established school that serves over 1,200 students. Suppliers that can demonstrate innovation and an understanding of dietary needs are well-suited for this tender. The procurement aims not only to meet the school's catering requirements but also to support local and seasonal sourcing, providing a platform for businesses committed to sustainable practices and quality food service delivery. This is an excellent chance for smaller enterprises and those looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services at Maidstone Grammar School. Maidstone Grammar School is a boys' grammar school with girls in the 6th form. It is located in Maidstone, Kent and was founded in 1549. In 2007 it changed its status from a maintained school to a Foundation. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1267 students on roll and 110 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Client would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is 3 years and 7 months in duration from 1.1.2019 to 31.7.2022 with an option of another year from 1.8.2022 until 31.7.2023 and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Client a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Client for the duration of this contract. The academic 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 school catering services, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption, where a margin will be allowed on free meals and hospitality will be charged at net food cost. Whilst the Client prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Client expects the successful Supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Client expects the successful Supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Client believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the Client is very enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful Supplier. Further information is provided in the SQ Documentation. Additional information: Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract / notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number. The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/maidstone_grammar_school The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 27.7.2018 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. Documents in respect of economic / financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by email to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time. It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62885870-79a6-4299-a0ff-2e16e00c62b1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,350,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 7BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUCINA RESTAURANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2019 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62885870-79a6-4299-a0ff-2e16e00c62b1 - 26 Jun 2018 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633a0e32-f1ee-43ea-a86d-d8aceba5642f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62885870-79a6-4299-a0ff-2e16e00c62b1 19th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633a0e32-f1ee-43ea-a86d-d8aceba5642f 26th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/maidstone_grammar_school SQ Documentation ~ Maidstone Grammar School ## Notice URLs - http://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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