--- title: "School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RPJ3 GROUP" published: "2021-05-05" --- # School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9de16ad1-fbe9-4959-be39-0e476526d5ce.json) ## Summary RPJ3 Group is conducting a tender for the "School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools". This procurement process falls within the services industry, specifically catering services, and is set in the North West region of England. The procurement is currently active, with a deadline for tender responses on 7th June 2021. The framework aims to establish a multi-supplier arrangement for catering services across a minimum of four primary schools, with a contract period starting in February 2022 and potentially lasting up to five years, including extension options. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering sector looking to expand their service provisions within the educational field. Companies capable of delivering flexible and high-quality catering services tailored to meet the unique needs of each school are encouraged to participate. The selective procurement method implies that bidders will be vetted through a pre-qualification stage, allowing well-prepared businesses to secure a place on an essential framework within the local community. ## Notice RPJ3 Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services for a group of primary schools in Liverpool (LPSG). The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable RPJ3 Group to source catering services for the group of schools.There will be at least initially 4 schools in this framework which will be subject of direct award, with other schools using a later call off.It should be noted that it is not mandatory for the schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of caterers on the framework will be between 2-3The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 2022. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will include the creation of a select bidder list following analysis of SQ documents (within which the scoring criteria is included). Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e1b569-7ef1-49d0-b966-787650158f4d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | RPJ3 GROUP | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH46 3SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e1b569-7ef1-49d0-b966-787650158f4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e1b569-7ef1-49d0-b966-787650158f4d 5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161928 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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