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title: "Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services"
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# Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services

Buyer: RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL- SCHOOL CATERING SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b800

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## Summary

Rickmansworth School is inviting tenders for School Catering Services located in Rickmansworth, UK. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 55524000, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 24 May 2021, for a total value of £2,000,000. The buying organisation, Rickmansworth School, is a comprehensive academy catering to around 1,400 students, including a sixth form. The tender follows a Restricted procedure per the Public Contract Regulations 2015, although it operates under the Light Touch Regime, allowing for flexibility in compliance. Key considerations for this service include the delivery of a quality, affordable catering experience that prioritises healthy eating and engagement with the student body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those focused on educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality service, innovative meal offerings, and healthy eating initiatives will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses capable of engaging with student councils and creating an enjoyable dining experience are likely to align well with the school’s objectives. Given that there were five bids submitted, including one from a small or medium enterprise (SME), this procurement exercise is open to a range of suppliers, indicating a competitive environment for potential bidders.

## Notice

Rickmansworth School is a partially selective comprehensive academy with 1400 pupils on roll including 300 in the sixth form. Services are currently provided from a main dining area, external pod facility and a sixth form coffee/snack bar. The school also has extensive facilities for letting including a swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch and gym to which there may be a requirement to provide services at peak times. Rickmansworth is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the School is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Rickmansworth is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the School is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Rickmansworth School is a partially selective comprehensive academy with 1400 pupils on roll including 300 in the sixth form. Services are currently provided from a main dining area, external pod facility and a sixth form coffee/snack bar. The school also has extensive facilities for letting including a swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch and gym to which there may be a requirement to provide services at peak times. School Objectives The School have a vision for its future catering services partner to deliver a first-class catering service to meet its key objectives: -A good quality, affordable service with emphasis on healthy eating to enhance learning outcomes -To provide an efficient, enjoyable and student friendly service with minimal queuing which is a highlight of the school day -A well marketed service which adds to the student experience, actively supports wellbeing through healthy meal deals and is sensitive to environmental considerations -A partner who supports and values the School catering team through training and personal development -A partner who engages with the student council/school food groups, supports curriculum links and encourages participation via demonstrations, regular theme and celebration days and other ways to encourage healthy eating -A proactive partnership which encourages sensible investment and rewards both parties for good performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012430-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 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 | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL- SCHOOL CATERING SERVICES |
| Locality | RICKMANSWORTH |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD3 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Dickinsons |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CULINERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012430-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:592249-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA41589

## Provenance

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