--- title: "Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2017-01-30" --- # Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52aaf8bf-3771-4887-a8f5-bfb44bb4550f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves LGSS, acting on behalf of The Grove Primary School in Cambridge, for the provision of school meals. This tender, titled "Provision of School Meals - The Grove Primary School," falls under the education industry category. The contract period begins on 1st April 2017 and runs until 31st March 2020, with an option to extend for an additional year. The value of the contract is set at £66,880, and the deadline for submitting completed Invitations to Tender (ITTs) was 12:00 noon on 24th November 2016. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing various providers to compete for this opportunity. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in catering services, particularly those specialising in school meal provision. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on local service delivery in areas of high deprivation. Successful bidders will not only secure a potentially lucrative contract but also contribute to improving the quality of meals provided to children in the local community, enhancing their business profile and reputation. ## Notice Providers are invited to complete an Invitation to Tender (referred to from now on as ITT) outlining their bid for The Grove Primary School, as detailed in the Tender documents. The Grove School is a larger than average sized primary school with 308 pupils on roll in September 2016. At the time of the last inspection in January 2013 206 pupils were on roll, an increase of 49.5%. The School serves an area of high deprivation in the centre of a large council housing estate on the edge of Cambridge City Centre. The current provision is 'cook from scratch', on site at The Grove Primary School. It is expected that the Successful Provider will continue this provision, using the facilities already in place at the School. The ITT process is being facilitated by LGSS Procurement, but please note that the Contract will be between the Provider and The Grove Primary School. The final decision of Contract award rests with the individual school. LGSS Procurement is acting on behalf of the school, and as such is impartial. The service will be required from April 2017 onwards and TUPE will apply. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for twelve months, subject to annual review. For clarity, the maximum possible duration of the Contract, should the extension be taken up is four years. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on Thursday 24th November 2016. If assistance is required regarding the use of the LGS eTendering Portal, please contact the Due North helpdesk on: Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Phone: 0330 005 0352 Opening times: 09:00 - 17:30 Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk to formally register your interest in this opportunity and to access the tender documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7b49c2-da6e-44d3-8a92-e25e582c2d26 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,880 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £66,880 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN4 7YD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Nene Valley | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LUNCHTIME | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals ## Release History - 30 Jan 2017 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7b49c2-da6e-44d3-8a92-e25e582c2d26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7b49c2-da6e-44d3-8a92-e25e582c2d26 30th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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