--- title: "Catering Services for Chelmer Valley High School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-03-12" --- # Catering Services for Chelmer Valley High School Buyer: RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b2b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED, seeking to tender catering services for Chelmer Valley High School, located in Chelmsford, Essex. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV code: 55524000). The procurement is currently in the active tender phase with key dates including the deadline for tender responses on 23rd April 2021, and the presentation by shortlisted bidders scheduled for 19th May 2021. The selected contractor is expected to commence service on 1st August 2021, following a thorough evaluation process based on quality and financial criteria. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses aiming to partner with educational institutions. Companies that provide innovative, nutritious, and appealing meal options for students would particularly benefit from this contract. The prospective contractor will need to demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service with a focus on customer satisfaction and marketing efforts to attract students. With a contract period of up to three years and the potential for extensions, businesses that align with the school's vision for a modern catering service are encouraged to participate. ## Notice Chelmer Valley High School is located in Essex and have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Issue of Invitation to Tender - Find a Tender Service 12th March 2021 Bidding Companies to Visit Site 24th March 2021 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 23rd April 2021 Presentation by shortlisted bidders to the School 19th May 2021 Reference site visits WC 24th May 2021 Contract Awarded by 1st June 2021 Contract Commencement 1st August 2020 Chelmer Valley High School wish to be at the forefront of School catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students.11 The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. * Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events and to visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing Additional information: The documents you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com Renewal: Two optional one year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HARROGATE | | Post town | Harrogate | | Postcode | HG2 8PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Oatlands & Pannal | | Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005050-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.redboxcs.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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