--- title: "Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL" published: "2020-04-22" --- # Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f029b9c2-966a-4f42-88c7-e5884bf7d03d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the In-tend Education Portal, is for the "Inspiring Futures Through Learning (IFtL) - Primary School Catering Services" contract in the education sector. This opportunity is located in Milton Keynes, with the tender period closing on 5th June 2020. The successful bidder will provide catering services to three primary schools, with contracts expected to start on 1st November 2020 for two schools and on 12th April 2021 for one school. The financial details indicate a contract value of £480,000, following an open procurement method above threshold criteria. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering service providers looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector. Businesses with experience in school catering or those capable of delivering innovative and efficient dining services will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement in this contract could help enhance a company's profile and foster relationships within the local community, especially with schools in Milton Keynes that are planning to revamp their catering services. ## Notice Inspiring Futures Through Learning (Multi Academy Trust) is seeking to engage a suitably qualified partner to supply catering services to three of its schools in Milton Keynes. o Fairfields Primary School o Whitehouse Primary School o Two Mile Ash Junior School Two contracts will start in Nov 2020 with the remaining school commencing April 2021. All three Schools have their own fully fitted preparation and cooking facilities although until the start of the agreement, the kitchens at Fairfields and Whitehouse have not been used as the previous numbers on roll at these schools have not been sufficient to sustain a service. Two Mile Ash has provided meals on an exported basis to both schools in addition to other schools in the area and these will be included within this process. Additional information: Tenderers will be able to meet with IFtL to discuss the approach to the requirements and to clarify any queries on the legal documentation. IFtL will share any issues raised at the meeting which are not commercially confidential with the other Tenderers. The clarification meeting and site visit will take place at: Fairfields Primary School Apollo Avenue Milton Keynes MK11 4BA On Thursday 7th May at 11.00am. This will be dependent on relaxation of the current meeting and travel restrictions due to the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic. An alternative video conference supported by a video tour of the facilities at each school, may be implemented. Details will be distributed to interested companies. Tenderers should register their interest and attendance by Friday 1st May 2020 to Bill Campbell, Senior Consultant, by email bill@ccbltd.biz and include The names and job titles of those who will be attending the meeting. Delivery Notes IFtL is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of its Catering Services to the schools identified. This does not include any future requirements for its other schools which if required, will undergo separate tender procedures. 1. Two Mile Ash School - with exports to; o Caroline Haslett Primary School, MK5 7DF o Chestnuts Primary School MK3 5EN o Service start date 2nd November 2020 Two Mile Ash is a 680 pupil Junior School serving Years 3,4,5,6 (7 -11 years of age). The School currently has an operating kitchen serving meals to one other school by its in-house team and these staff will be eligible for TUPE transfer. The kitchen is well fitted although changes may need to be made to improve layout, workflow and the storage of dry goods. 2. Whitehouse Primary School o Service start date; Monday 2nd November 2020 Whitehouse Primary School is a new build school where year groups are being added year on year for the academic year 2020/21. The kitchen is fully fitted and as yet unused, waiting for pupil numbers to increase to a level that would make the service viable. Meals are currently being supplied from Two Mile Ash Junior School. 3. Fairfields Primary School o Service start date; Monday 12th April 2021 Fairfields Primary School, as with Whitehouse, has a fully fitted kitchen as yet unused and currently receives meals from Two Mile Ash. From September 2020 a local secondary school will be taking temporary residency in an area of the building and it has an incumbent caterer who will provide a temporary service until they relocate in April 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b6740e-a3f0-4abd-80ae-6bf16de7ed2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK11 4BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Stony Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2020 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b6740e-a3f0-4abd-80ae-6bf16de7ed2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b6740e-a3f0-4abd-80ae-6bf16de7ed2d 22nd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.iftl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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