--- title: "School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RPJ3 GROUP" published: "2021-05-05" --- # School Catering Framework for Liverpool Primary Schools Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad85.json) ## Summary The RPJ3 Group is currently seeking to establish a school catering framework for primary schools in Liverpool, classified under school catering services. This tender is in the active stage, with key milestones including a submission deadline set for 7th June 2021, followed by invitations for site surveys and tender briefings planned for 30th June 2021. The contract is designed to commence in February 2022 and will have a total duration of five years, allowing potential extensions. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, targeting a minimum of 2-3 caterers to ensure flexibility and best value for the involved schools. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with a strong local presence and infrastructure capable of supporting multiple schools. Companies interested in this procurement should have a minimum turnover of £250,000 and demonstrate compliance with specific insurance requirements. The framework is ideal for established catering providers looking to expand into the education sector and those willing to adapt their offerings to meet the diverse needs of primary schools in Liverpool. ## 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 Liverpool (LPSG). 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. There will be at least initially 4 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 2-3 The 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 February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 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 July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 Liverpool (LPSG). 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. There will be at least initially 4 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 2-3 The 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 February 2022. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the schools with full tender costings and proposals for the 4 schools for a contract start in February 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). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering service and support required by the group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum level of turnover for this tender at 250,000 GBP which takes into account the contract turnover and cash flow associations. This is a discretionary pass/fail question on the basis that we will consider any additional guarantees and formal assurances such as parent company guarantors or similar which must be included to support any submission. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP. Following the analysis of SQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2021. Tender responses deadline is planned as mid-August and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period(5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years). Renewal: Option of up to two further annual extensions meaning a 5 year period in total with options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 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 | RPJ3 GROUP | | Locality | WIRRAL | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH46 3SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009748-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - http://www.rpj3group.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=222730 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42970 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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