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title: "School Meals Catering"
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# School Meals Catering

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05a71f83-0999-4f6c-8eee-0da426507cd7

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## Summary

The Bracknell Forest Borough Council has initiated a tender process to establish a framework agreement for School Meals Catering, aimed at serving 11 primary schools within the Bracknell Forest area, which collectively cater to around 3,800 pupils. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period having ended on 3rd January 2020. This three-year contract, potentially extendable for one additional year, possesses an estimated total value ranging between £2 million and £6 million, depending on school uptake. The framework will adhere to the School Food Regulations and is structured as a selective procurement method, requiring organisations to register their interest to receive important notifications during the tender process.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that excel in providing fresh, nutritious meals tailored to school standards. Companies engaged in innovative school catering solutions, with capabilities for local sourcing and dietary accommodations, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients, varied vegetarian options, and adherence to health guidelines, businesses looking to grow in the public sector, especially those with experience in frameworks for educational institutions, would greatly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Bracknell Forest Borough Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of school meals catering. The framework agreement will be let for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for a further year. This will be a framework agreement with individual call-off contracts between the contractor and schools. Initially the framework will cover 11 primary schools in Bracknell Forest with a combined roll number of around 3,800 pupils. Total meals sales in the school year 2017/18 were 332,000 and all sites have full production kitchens. The framework agreement will be open for other Berkshire schools to join later should they wish to at any subsequent point of the framework's duration. Main features of the new framework: * Meals will meet the School Food Regulations for school lunches and the Caroline Walker guidelines for portion sizes. * Meals will be made using fresh ingredients and prepared on the day. * Low sugar and low-fat levels alternatives used * Free of artificial colours and additives wherever possible. * Vegetarian options to be imaginative and offer variety. * Fresh and seasonal produce to be used in menus. * Local sourcing of foods if possible. Applicants should be aware that all staff working in schools will require DBS (enhanced level) checks and the staff will be required to give their written permission for such checks to be performed. The total estimated framework value ranges between PS2,000,000 (2 million GBP) and PS6,000,000 (6 million GBP) depending on framework and call-off contract lengths and take up by other Berkshire schools. Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal site (https://sebp.due-north.com/ ) in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through this site. This will be a restricted two-stage process. Stage 1 is the Selection Questionnaire for tenderer selection and, if successful, at stage 1, organisations will be invited to tender at stage 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a01ea65-7581-421d-871b-852081788b51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATER LINK LIMITED (TRADING AS CATERLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a01ea65-7581-421d-871b-852081788b51
- 26 Nov 2019 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be136ab-f56c-4309-b643-2505130089e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a01ea65-7581-421d-871b-852081788b51
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be136ab-f56c-4309-b643-2505130089e5
  26th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://sebp.due-north.com/

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