--- title: "Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD" published: "2017-11-27" --- # Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89aed0a3-cb8d-4f4f-8a8c-b005beaadd6d.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is seeking an experienced provider for the "Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract," aimed at delivering two-course meals, including vegetarian options, to 16 primary schools in the South East of England. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 December 2017. The contract will commence on 1 August 2018 and will run for a period of four years, with a potential for expansion to additional schools. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure with a total estimated value of £4,250,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for catering companies looking to expand their reach in the educational sector. Businesses that specialise in providing school meals or have capabilities in diverse meal options, including vegetarian and Halal, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can implement a cashless catering system are particularly suited to meet the Royal Borough's requirements, making it a promising prospect for sustainable growth in service provision within local government contracts. ## Notice RBWM requires an experienced school meals provider to provide school meals to 16 primary schools across the Borough for a 3+1 +1 years contract. The offer must be a 2 course set meal with a vegetarian option available (we currently have one school that provides Halal meat). Alternative options such as Jacket Potato with fillings and a sandwich/packed lunch also available during the Summer term. The provider must be able to offer a Cashless Catering system. There is potential for the contract to expand over the duration of the contract with more schools adding to the portfolio although this is not guaranteed. This opportunity has been advertised on OJEU ref: publication number 2017/S 226-471974. Additional information: How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). For further guidance on how to register on The Local Government Sourcing Portal hosted by Bravo Solution you can watch the video available via the following link - http://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1502113290076.897-1 Please note that the instructions and guidance in the video are correct despite the Bravo Advantage 16 branding. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or +44 2033496601. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c690df5-92ee-4174-b30f-b74abcd810b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD | | Locality | MAIDENHEAD | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL6 1RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Maidenhead | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals ## Release History - 27 Nov 2017 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c690df5-92ee-4174-b30f-b74abcd810b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c690df5-92ee-4174-b30f-b74abcd810b5 27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1502113290076.897-1 - https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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