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title: "Peterborough Diocese Education Trust - Tender for Catering Services"
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# Peterborough Diocese Education Trust - Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8909a18c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Peterborough Diocese Education Trust is seeking a supplier for catering services across seven primary schools in the region. The tender, titled "Tender for Catering Services," has a total contract value of £1,480,000 and is currently in the Award stage following its publication on 8 April 2016. The contract, which is set to commence on 1 August 2016, has an initial duration of two years with a possible two-year extension. Interested parties were required to submit their pre-qualification documents by 22 April 2016.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those focusing on education services and local sourcing, as fresh produce is a key requirement. Companies that can demonstrate innovation, flexibility, and a commitment to providing quality service are well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider applying, given the emphasis on achieving 'best value' in this tender.

## Notice

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services for the following schools within the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust: -- Barby CE Primary School; -- Braunston CE Primary School; -- Easton Garford CE Primary School; -- Pytchley CE Primary School; -- Silverstone (Infant and Junior Schools); -- St James CE Primary School; -- Towcester CE Primary School. Please note: Further schools may be added to the contract during the tender process and during the life of the contract. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within each of the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The successful contractor will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. The emphasis for this service is on achieving 'best value' and the successful contractor will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism. The contract being offered commences on 1.8.2016 for an initial 2 year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, and will operate on a fixed cost basis. Please note: Although the contract commencement date is 1.8.2016, there will be no catering provision required at any School until the start of the 2016 Academic year. Additional information: Interest in the pre-qualification 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 pre-qualification questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/peterborough_diocese_education_trust The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 22.4.2016 (12:00). Tenderers 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 Pre-Qualification 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 Tenderer'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 OJEU 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/26e8bf03-86ac-4d67-b08b-127355b34a8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,286 |
| 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 | 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 | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2017 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e8bf03-86ac-4d67-b08b-127355b34a8c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2dea6-7281-4f9d-a7ca-ff44cea5050a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e8bf03-86ac-4d67-b08b-127355b34a8c
  21st June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2dea6-7281-4f9d-a7ca-ff44cea5050a
  8th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/peterborough_diocese_education_trust
  PQQ Documentation ~ Peterborough Diocese Education Trust

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pdet.org.uk

## Provenance

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