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title: "Murray Park Community School - Tender for Catering Services"
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# Murray Park Community School - Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8938cc53-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the catering services at Murray Park Community School is being conducted by The Litmus Partnership Ltd, with the tender titled "Murray Park Community School - Tender for Catering Services." This opportunity, classified under the school catering services industry, is located in Derby, England. The tender was published on 8 April 2016 and is part of a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. The award for this contract has a total value of £632,173.47 and is set to commence on 1 August 2016, lasting for an initial period of three years until 31 July 2019. The deadline for submission of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire was 9 May 2016 at 12:00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services and those focusing on innovative, healthy food options prepared on-site. Companies that can demonstrate a strong local presence and experience in the Secondary School sector will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The successful contractor will work closely with the school to enhance the catering service and promote healthy eating among students, which can lead to increased engagement and satisfaction, further positioning them as key service providers within the educational sector.

## Notice

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at Murray Park Community School. The catering contract being offered will commence on 1.8.2016 for an initial period of 3 years, concluding on 31.7.2019, and will be offered on a guaranteed performance basis, with a service on each of the 190 full academic days and by agreement for the 5 inset days. Currently the school operates an in-house catering service and recognises there are opportunities for further improvements to the catering service provided. There is for example a 'coffee bar area' that has not previously been utilised to its full potential. Annual catering revenue for the year ending 31.3.2016 in was 121 407 GBP. The successful contractor is expected to have a local operational presence, as specialist caterers in the Secondary School sector. The contract covers the scope for the provision of catering services within the school, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged at cost price, based on consumption. The schools expect the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, prepared on-site, in the well-designed and equipped kitchens (Please note there are some areas in the kitchen containing asbestos). The school intends to focus heavily on healthy, fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce and sees the catering service as an exciting opportunity to complement the overall student and community experience. Through the regular introduction of new ingredients, themed and promotional events. The successful contractor will be required to play their part in acting as a catalyst for improvement of the pupil experience. The Senior Leadership Team and Governors have identified improved 'value for money' as a priority to parents and this is perceived as key to encourage an increased uptake of the overall catering service provided. The successful contractor will work closely with the school to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience', with pupil education on making healthy dietary choices being an important part of their educational experience. The vision of Senior Leadership and Governors is that all children choose to eat and enjoy a healthy school dinner with 100 % uptake of free school meals. Good quality and varied menu options plus value for money are perceived as key to encourage an increased uptake of the overall catering service provided. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with the Food Technology department, to ensure there are appropriate catering themes, meal deals and promotions, in support of the school curriculum. 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/murray_park_community_school The closing date for receipt of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire is 9.5.2016 (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/46459b38-fcae-4271-b3ae-189c0d63494b |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £632,173 |
| 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 | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE3 9LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Mickleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLORS CATERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46459b38-fcae-4271-b3ae-189c0d63494b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1d18c8-0e75-42e1-80be-979508a0f7ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46459b38-fcae-4271-b3ae-189c0d63494b
  24th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1d18c8-0e75-42e1-80be-979508a0f7ed
  8th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/murray_park_community_school
  PQQ Documentation ~ Murray Park Community School

## Notice URLs

- http://www.murraypark.derby.sch.uk

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