--- title: "Sparrow Farm Primary School ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032f12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f12.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARROW FARM PRIMARY SCHOOL" published: "2022-04-21" --- # Sparrow Farm Primary School ~ Catering Tender Buyer: SPARROW FARM PRIMARY SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032f12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f12.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Sparrow Farm Primary School for a catering tender valued at £666,666, aiming to secure full catering services for its two-form entry community school located in Feltham, Middlesex. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with responses due by 27th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 31st October 2022 and will last for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, where a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be shortlisted to proceed to the tender stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in providing quality food services in educational settings. Companies with a strong operational presence in the local area and experience in managing school catering, as well as improving meal uptake among pupils, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers capable of advising on the design and establishment of dedicated kitchen facilities will be in a prime position to meet the school's objectives and enhance their service delivery. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide full catering services located at Sparrow Farm Primary School. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful Supplier will be required to provide full catering services located at: Sparrow Farm Dr, Feltham, Middlesex TW14 0DG About Sparrow Farm Primary School is a new school following the recent merger of Sparrow Farm Infant School with Sparrow Farm Junior school. Both schools are in close proximity to each other and are separated by a small playing field. Today, Sparrow Farm Primary School is a 2-form entry community school with a mixed gender serving pupils from 3-11 including nursery children and combined has approx. 500 pupils. The old infant school is now referred as the Lower School and the Junior the Upper School . Further details can be found on the school's website: https://www.sparrowfarm.hounslow.sch.uk/ Basis of Contract The catering is currently operated in-house where the main food production is conducted at Lower school and transported to the Upper School. Whilst the space is limited at the Upper School the intention is to appoint a catering supplier that will be able to advise on the design and build of a dedicated kitchen facility so as to reduce the need for transportation; allowing for fresh food to be produced and ultimately increase meal uptake at the Upper School. As such, the school is embarking on this tender process with the intention of appointing an experienced Supplier to deliver full catering services. The contract is estimated to commence on Monday 31st October 2022 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. The turnover based on the introduction of the new kitchen at the Upper School is estimated to be circa PS400,000+(over 3 years for the initial period). Objectives The appointed Supplier will have proven experience of delivering quality catering services within primary and nursery schools and should have suitable experience and expertise of successfully increasing pupil meal uptake. With an established record in successfully managing the TUPE process, the Supplier will also be required to apply for an admission agreement (ABS) in order to manage the LGPS associated with 3 members of the in-house team. Furthermore, the Supplier should ideally have a strong operational base in the local area together with a compelling attitude towards making the lunchtime service appealing, healthy, nutritious and educational for children. Ultimately, it is important that the Supplier can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that delivers continual 'best value' to the school. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010357-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 21 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £666,666 | | Lots value | £666,666 | | 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 | SPARROW FARM PRIMARY SCHOOL | | Locality | FELTHAM | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW14 0DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Hounslow | | Electoral ward | Feltham North | | Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston | | Delivery location | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2022 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010357-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/SE223C949W - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Feltham:-School-catering-services./SE223C949W - https://www.sparrowfarm.hounslow.sch.uk/ - https://www.sparrowfarm.hounslow.sch.uk/index.asp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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