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title: "Alpha - Provision of Catering Services for Poppyfields Extra Care Development - AWARD"
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# Alpha - Provision of Catering Services for Poppyfields Extra Care Development - AWARD

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78c53a73-d176-4934-9134-965831edcfa5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Procurement For Housing, which has awarded a contract for the provision of catering services at the Poppyfields Extra Care Development in Upton, Wirral. The title of the project is "Alpha - Provision of Catering Services for Poppyfields Extra Care Development - AWARD". The contract, valued between £175,000 and £219,000 per annum with an initial term of three years, will commence on 1 April 2021 and could extend for an additional two years. This open procurement process concluded with the final tender period ending on 17 July 2020, with the award notice published on 13 October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those capable of providing a daily service of 80-100 hot meals and a bistro service across seven days. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract suitable, as it allows for a competitive edge through tailored service offerings. With a focus on delivering quality care in a community setting, businesses with experience in catering for similar developments or services targeted at the elderly population would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Alpha have appointed an experienced service provider to provide a catering service at Poppyfields extra care development. This will include provision of between 80 -100 hot meals per day and a bistro service seven days a week. Poppyfields is a new extra care development located in Upton, Wirral which is due to open in Spring 2021. In line with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 in respect of the Light Touch Regime, Alpha has elected to follow the structure of an open procedure in order to ensure a best practice approach to the procurement of this contract. It is intended that the contract established will run for an initial term of three years, extendable for a further term of two years via annual extensions. Any extension will be at the discretion of Alpha. The estimated contract value is c. PS175,000 - PS219,000 (exc VAT) per annum, based on between 80 - 100 hot meals per day. Alpha will utilise bespoke terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0b4599-bfaa-4667-b98f-9326d9dd8e60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £657,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,095,000 |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA2 0YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Poulton North |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATALIAN SERVEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 20:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0b4599-bfaa-4667-b98f-9326d9dd8e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0b4599-bfaa-4667-b98f-9326d9dd8e60
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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