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title: "Kings Heath Primary School ~ Catering tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c47"
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# Kings Heath Primary School ~ Catering tender

Buyer: KINGS HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c47

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kings Heath Primary School focuses on a catering contract aimed at providing school meal services. The tender, classified under school catering services, is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, and is currently in the active stage. The contract is valued at approximately £800,000 and is set to commence on 1 September 2021, running for an initial term of three years with the potential for two one-year extensions. Interested suppliers are advised that the procurement follows a selective method with a restricted procedure, and submissions must be completed by 22 February 2021.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering and food services industry to expand their client base. Businesses that specialise in providing healthy meal options that cater to diverse dietary requirements—including vegetarian, vegan, and halal options—will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate innovation in catering services and implement effective marketing strategies, such as thematic meal days, may significantly enhance their competitiveness for this contract.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Kings Heath Primary School.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Kings Heath Primary School. Kings Heath Primary School has 635 pupils (2019-20 roll); there are entitled to 231 UFSM and 112 FSM The School wishes to offer healthy eating options within the menu, to include equally for all diets in terms of quality and choice, encompassing omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan and halal diets. The menu should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products. There are other objectives which the schools wish to achieve as a result of this tender process: *The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students. *Increase the take up of meals for all, including paid meals, FSM and UIFSM. *Engagement with the school community - when setting menus or introducing new product lines. *Innovation and flexibility with the ability to 'move with the times' and recommend new service initiatives. *An effective marketing campaign should be implemented including the organisation of a series of theme days throughout the year ~ a minimum of two each term. *A key requirement is for the successful contractor to provide support, training and development to the onsite catering staff. *The school wish the successful Supplier to be responsible for all administration relating to communicating with parents in respect of meal choice, booking meals and cash collection and to introduce a system of online payment for meals, similar to ParentPay and operated by the Supplier. *To ensure that all hospitality is provided strictly at net cost of ingredients. *Provide a pre order service for the school staff. The chosen Supplier will have as a minimum The Soil Association Food for Life Silver Catering Award and aspire to reach Gold standard within 12 months. The new contract will commence on 1 September 2021, for an initial 3 year term with the option of additional 2 x 1 year extensions. The staff are currently employed by ABM, to manage and oversee the catering service and therefore TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract. The current value of the contract is approximately PS160,000 per annum, which includes children, adult meals, children's milk and limited hospitality . Further details can be found within the SQ Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017969-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £909,655 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KINGS HEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B14 7AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Brandwood & King's Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAYLOR SHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017969-2021
- 21 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001265-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://kingsheathprimary.com/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=614524889
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/R977UFCFBD

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