--- title: "Sidmouth College ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SIDMOUTH COLLEGE" published: "2023-06-02" --- # Sidmouth College ~ Catering Tender Buyer: SIDMOUTH COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f9c.json) ## Summary The contracting authority, Sidmouth College, has completed a tender process for catering services, with a total contract value of £755,000 in GBP. The contract covers a three-year period from 1 April 2023, with the potential for two further one-year extensions. Sidmouth College seeks an experienced education catering contractor to provide services in the Southwest region. The procurement stage is currently active, and the deadline for tender submissions is 1st June 2022. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a restricted process. The main procurement category is services within the school catering industry. This opportunity at Sidmouth College presents a chance for catering businesses, particularly those with experience serving schools and a focus on innovation and quality. Caterlink Link Limited is the current active supplier following the award, emphasising opportunities for established catering companies. For businesses interested in growth through securing public sector contracts in the education industry, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, innovative catering services in line with school requirements would be beneficial. The implementation of transparent financial management and communication practices will be essential for successful engagement with Sidmouth College. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sidmouth College. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 April 2023, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Sidmouth College is seeking a suitably experienced education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with Secondary Schools in the Southwest region. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the local vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. The School wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An enhanced range of freshly made food and beverage items for sale, to include meal deal options priced to be inclusive for free school meals students. 3.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers. 4.The development of the sixth form cafe to provide a retail offer that promotes the facilities available at the School. 5.All meals should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products, making use of the abundant, local supply chain within Devon. It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement with the School. A suitable marketing campaign to the students, staff and parents alike is imperative to promote the uptake of meals. There are multiple service outlets across the School site which are open to differing student bases, these should be tailored to suit the needs of the various students and staff utilising each outlet. This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained catering team at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. The monthly invoice should be supported by a breakdown of the contract's financial performance against budget. To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the School is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality and innovation of the catering offer, as well the management support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015753-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £755,000 | | Lots value | £755,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £555,311 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SIDMOUTH COLLEGE | | Locality | SIDMOUTH | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX10 9LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Sidmouth Sidford | | Westminster constituency | Honiton and Sidmouth | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CATERLINK LINK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2023 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015753-2023 - 22 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010494-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=785668166 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Sidmouth:-School-catering-services./W2B65V62B3 - https://www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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