--- title: "School Catering Contract - Overbury CofE First School Overbury Nr. Tewskesbury GL20 7NT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PLACE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2020-11-02" --- # School Catering Contract - Overbury CofE First School Overbury Nr. Tewskesbury GL20 7NT Buyer: PLACE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0176b2-f384-45d4-83e2-9d075671cf48.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Place Partnership, acting on behalf of the Governing Body of Overbury CofE First School, to contract a catering service. The tender titled "School Catering Contract - Overbury CofE First School" falls under the meal-serving services industry category and is located in Overbury, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The current procurement stage is 'Tender', with the submission deadline set for 24th November 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, following a mobilisation period starting 1st March 2021, and will span until 31st March 2024. The tender will employ an open procurement method and will be evaluated based on a combination of commercial price and project compatibility. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services or meal-serving solutions. Companies with a strong background in providing high-quality catering, particularly those familiar with the educational sector, will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for a Gold Ribbon Service emphasises the need for value for money and quality, inviting experienced catering contractors to engage with this opportunity. Those willing to navigate the current challenges, including site visit protocols due to COVID-19, may find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth in the educational services market. ## Notice Place Partnership Ltd. on behalf of the Governing Body of Overbury CofE First School invite suitable, qualified and experienced School Catering Contractors to submit a Competitive & Commercially Advantageous Tender submission to carry out the catering services for the school. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2021 with a mobilisation period to commence on the 1st March 2021. The School Kitchen exports meals to the neighbouring Ashton-under-Hill First School. The schools are looking for a Gold Ribbon Service for Quality and Value for Money. There are existing catering staff who under TUPE regulations are eligible to transfer to the new contract. Site Visits: Due to COVID-19 - All site visits must be booked in advance with the school PPE Face Masks must be worn at all times whilst on the School Premises Internally and Externally. Contractors must book in advance a place on this visit by contacting: - office@overbury.worcs.sch.uk Telephone: 01386 725235 Contractors are asked to send just one representative on the tour to help keep the overall numbers of visitors down. Just turning up on the day of the tour is not acceptable. Operatives working on this site will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service Check (DBS) The award of contract will be the Most Economic Advantageous Tender received based on the weighting criteria of: Commercial Price 60% & Interpretation of Project Brief Compatibility of Vision 40%. All clarification questions relating to the tender documentation must be made through the e-procurement portal and not directly to the school. It is on this basis that we invite suitable contractors to provide a full turn-key project compliant tender submission. All tender documents must be uploaded to the portal by the due date as late returns will not be accepted. Tenders and supporting documents shall be in English and any contract subsequently entered in to shall be subject to English Law. Please note that the Supplier is responsible for obtaining all information necessary for the preparation of the tender submission. All cost, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Supplier in connection with the preparation of their submission, the Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule shall be borne by the Supplier. Tenders must remain open for acceptance, unless previously withdrawn for a minimum of 90 days from the date for the return of the Tender. The contract will between the Governing Body of Overbury CofE First School and the supplier. Mobilisation start date: Monday 1st March 2021 Contract start date: Thursday 1st April 2021 The Governing Body of Overbury CofE First School reserve the right not to award a contract in full or in part. Additional information: To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Place Partnership e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/placepartnership Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0505fa7-44af-41b1-b4c5-7367f9a9adc9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | PLACE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 1JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Leopard Hill | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 55320000 - Meal-serving services - 55524000 - School catering services - 80410000 - Various school services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2020 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0505fa7-44af-41b1-b4c5-7367f9a9adc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0505fa7-44af-41b1-b4c5-7367f9a9adc9 2nd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placepartnership/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.placepartnership.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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