--- title: "Catering Services to Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAZELWOOD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED" published: "2023-10-10" --- # Catering Services to Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools Buyer: HAZELWOOD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bf75.json) ## Summary The Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools, represented by the SSC Partnership Limited, have recently awarded a contract for Catering Services. The procurement process, under an open procedure, focused on the provision of catering services to the schools. The tender involved a site visit on May 3, 2023, and required submissions by May 19, 2023. The schools aim to enhance their meal service for over 642 pupils and 98 staff members, thus seeking a catering company to innovate and provide nutritionally balanced meals. This tender offers an opportunity for catering companies with experience in school catering services to compete. The contract, valued at £1,400,000, was awarded to Hertfordshire Catering Limited. Businesses capable of delivering nutritionally balanced meals, adhering to dietary needs and enhancing the dining experience through innovative ideas would be suitable candidates. The contract, signed on July 10, 2023, spans from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026, with a possibility of a 24-month extension, providing long-term growth opportunities for successful bidders. ## Notice SSC Partnership on behalf of Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of catering services.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project.The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 19th May 2023.A site visit will take place on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 11.45am.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The schools are situated on the same site and provide education to children aged from 2- 11. The schools are a happy place, where every child is encouraged to 'Believe and Achieve'. It's a large organisation, with over 642 pupils and around 98 staff. In recent years, pupil numbers have grown and are expected to increase.Food is a central influence on health and wellbeing, and it is crucial for children's development. School food must be tasty, nourishing and meet the dietary needs of all children, whilst remaining accessible to all.It is the intent of the school to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive to a Silver Food for Life standard. An unlimited salad bar option would be welcomed. The school benefits from a large, designated dining hall and is keen to refurbish the area to enhance the provision for children and staff with a restaurant experience. The school welcome and consider ideas, designs, and investment from Tenderers to enhance the dining hall experience including but not limited to: Furniture (seating and table styles including booths) Visual, props and accessoriesService displays including presentation of the food and decoration of the service counterThe school is keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender giving adequate consideration to the entire tender package. Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification. Renewal: The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of 36 months followed by an optional 24-month extension.The Client will notify the Company in writing of its intention to extend or cancel the contract by giving at least one (1) term's prior notice in writing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029856-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAZELWOOD INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS C/O SSC PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS1 1EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Milton | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLI54 Enfield | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029856-2023 - 18 Apr 2023 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011093-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership/ - https://sscpartnership.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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