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title: "North Yorkshire Primary Group Catering Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029e37"
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buyer: "MOORSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY"
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# North Yorkshire Primary Group Catering Contract

Buyer: MOORSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029e37

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Primary Group is seeking proposals for the "Tender of Catering Services" aimed at providing school catering services across several establishments including Gillamoor CE Primary School, Easingwold Community Primary School, and Moorside Primary School and Nursery. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a contract term proposed for three years and the option for two additional one-year extensions. The deadline for submission of tender responses is set for 12:00 on 10th May 2021, and interested bidders are required to submit their proposals to Easingwold Primary School. The tender has been classified under the CPV code 55524000, directly relating to school catering services in the region of UKE2.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering service providers, especially those experienced in delivering school meal programmes, to expand their market presence. Companies that can demonstrate innovative catering solutions that appeal to students and comply with nutritional standards will be particularly competitive. The financial terms designed for the contract encourage successful bidders to invest in quality service delivery, which is crucial for attracting a larger user base of students and staff. Bidders should be well-versed in managing variable sales based on school meal participation while maintaining competitive operational costs.

## Notice

Catering provision for School meals on site and all food management, legislative duties and Compliance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract will be awarded for a three-year duration with the option of two additional one-year extensions. Each School will sign a separate agreement with the successful tendering organisation. The financial structure of the contract is designed to reflect the Schools' aims to reward the Contractor in a fair manner and based upon contract delivery and to have an open-book agreement that is easily auditable. Sales These will be variable based on the actual levels achieved. Food Costs This will be fixed at the percentage agreed as part of this tender process. However, costs must be net of ALL discounts at 'into-unit' level with all rebates of any kind reflected on the Catering Managers' invoices. The costs must reflect those submitted in the financial schedules which will be fixed for twelve months. The food costs will be audited at least annually. Tariff The tariff will be based upon the local marketplace and the free-meal meal cost should reflect the local authority rates unless agreed between the School and the Contractor. Wastage All wastage should form part of the food costs and should not be accounted for separately. Gross Profit or Loss This will be fixed at the percentage agreed as part of this tender process. Labour costs The core labour costs will be fixed. All other labour costs, such as for special events and out of hours events will be charged as and when incurred but at a level pre-agreed in writing. Sundries All sundry costs, as defined in the Contractor's response will be fixed for a year. Any increase in years two and three are not go above inflation. Management Fee The management fee is fixed for a year. Any increase in years two and three are not go above inflation. Hospitality Costs Hospitality costs will be charged as occurred but at fixed item and buffet consumable costs per head. Summary In summary the following lines will make up the total cost of catering: Fixed gross profit percentage Fixed labour cost Fixed sundries cost Fixed management fee Variable hospitality costs Aims and Objectives of the Service The Schools 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 Schools 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. For rural Schools, an appropriate deliver in solution is required and Schools are open to Contractor input on how this would operate effectively. The Schools objectives for the new contract are as follows:- A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools 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 Schools. Investment in the Schools 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 Schools through events and to visitors. A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Schools activities. A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Schools and the Contractor. A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. Develops a community food provision that extends to staff, parents, visitors, and the immediate neighbourhood and promotes food education for all stakeholders. Is professionally marketed and promoted to the mutual benefit of the pupils, parents, Schools, and contractor. Demonstrates a flexible approach to all School activities and supports aspects of the curriculum as appropriate, including positively contributing to the education of pupils about food and nutrition. Is managed by an organisation who works with the Schools in partnership to move the service forward together. Achieves best value and eliminates any subsidies as far as is realistically possible.

Options: 2 one year extensions to the 36 month contract

Renewal: 2 possible one year extensions on agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014173-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MOORSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY |
| Additional buyers | COLBURN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL; EASINGWOLD PRIMARY SCHOOL; GILLAMOOR CE PRIMARY SCHOOL; GILLAMOOR PRIMARY SCHOOL; HUNTON AND ARRATHORNE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL; HUNTON AND ARRATHORNE CP SCHOOL; MASHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL; RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG2 8PL |
| 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 | Kirkbymoorside & Dales |
| Westminster constituency | Thirsk and Malton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014173-2021
- 23 Mar 2021 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005830-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk/
- http://huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk/contact-us/
- http://www.masham.n-yorks.sch.uk/home/contact-us/
- http://www.masham.n-yorks.sch.uk/home/contact-us/#content-content-inner
- http://www.redboxcs.com
- https://taylorshaw.com/
- https://www.colburn.n-yorks.sch.uk/contact-details-1/
- https://www.easingwoldprimary.co.uk/contact-details/
- https://www.gillamoor.n-yorks.sch.uk/
- https://www.gillamoor.n-yorks.sch.uk/home/contact-us/
- https://www.moorsideschools.org.uk/

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