--- title: "Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG)" published: "2021-07-16" --- # Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender Buyer: CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-feca9739-a306-42dd-bc00-25a5866e0c9b.json) ## Summary The Cheshire School Group (CSG) is conducting a tender for the "Cheshire School Group (CSG) Framework Catering Tender," aimed at procuring multiple providers for a catering services framework serving several primary schools in Cheshire. This procurement, classified under school catering services, is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include a tender deadline set for August 23, 2021, with contracts anticipated to commence on January 1, 2022, lasting until December 31, 2024, with options for extensions. The procurement method employed is a restrictive procedure, designed to ensure quality service provision tailored to the unique requirements of the participating schools. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their public sector clientele. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility, best value, and an understanding of the educational environment will be well-positioned to compete. Those interested in bidding will benefit from collaborative arrangements across 4 to 7 schools, allowing for economies of scale and extensive reach within the local region, essential for growth in the competitive catering services industry. ## 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 Cheshire (CSG). 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.It is estimated that there will be between 4 and 7 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 January 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in January 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 October 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as early November 2021 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in Mid-November 2021. 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/99162c37-3b5a-4aa7-8661-e162825c1378 | | 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 | 16 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 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 | CHESHIRE SCHOOL GROUP (CSG) | | Locality | MACCLESFIELD | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK11 8PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Macclesfield South | | Westminster constituency | Macclesfield | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99162c37-3b5a-4aa7-8661-e162825c1378 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99162c37-3b5a-4aa7-8661-e162825c1378 16th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL162361 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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