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title: "S4S Cluster 9 ~ Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a24e"
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# S4S Cluster 9 ~ Catering

Buyer: FALLINGS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a24e

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Fallings Park Primary School, has issued a tender titled "S4S Cluster 9 ~ Catering" within the services category. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline of 10th March 2023. The tender is a collaborative project conducted by Services4Schools for two schools in Cluster 9, seeking catering services. The contract period is for an initial three years, starting on 1st September 2023, with potential extensions. The selected supplier needs to provide healthy, balanced menus, offer transparent accounts, and focus on sustainability and innovation in catering.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for catering businesses, especially those experienced in school food services, to expand their portfolios. Companies with expertise in multiple school operations and strong operational bases in West Midlands are well-suited to compete. The successful contractor is expected to provide high-quality catering services, demonstrate innovative menu options, and possess effective management capabilities to engage with schools and customers. The tender prioritizes overall value for money over the lowest price, emphasizing food quality, innovation, and management support in the selection process.

## Notice

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for two Schools, known as Cluster 9. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following two Schools within S4S Cluster 9: Fallings Park Primary School WV10 8BN, West Park Primary School WV1 4BE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a tender process for two Schools, known as Cluster 9. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following two Schools within S4S Cluster 9: 1.Fallings Park Primary School, Old Fallings Lane, Low Hill, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN https://www.fallingspark.org.uk/ 2.West Park Primary School, Devon Road, Whitmore Reans. Wolverhampton, WV1 4BE https://www.westparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2023 and concluding on 31 August 2026, with the potential to then 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. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, 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 a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The Cluster also 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 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. 3.Experienced and proactive contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each School, as well as provide forthcoming management information regarding the financial and operational performance of the catering provision. 4.Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 5.An effective marketing campaign that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 6.Total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.The development of an economically and environmentally sustainable service. To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the Cluster 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. See SQ document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024253-2023 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,234,980 |
| Lots value | £2,234,980 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,429,016 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALLINGS PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | WEST PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV10 8BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024253-2023
- 2 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003248-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=803239690
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/B73H3C7Q4E
- https://www.fallingspark.org.uk
- https://www.fallingspark.org.uk/
- https://www.westparkprimaryschool.co.uk
- https://www.westparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

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