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title: "The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender"
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# The Astley Cooper School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d802

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## Summary

The Astley Cooper School is inviting tenders for catering services. The contract is for a guaranteed performance contract for three years, with a possible two-year extension. The contract value is £1,240,000 for five years. The procurement method is selective, with a restricted procedure. The buyer is The Astley Cooper School located in Hertfordshire, UK. The tender is currently in the award stage, with Innovate Services Ltd being the active supplier.

This catering tender by The Astley Cooper School offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers. Companies providing innovative and healthy catering services, with a focus on quality and sustainability, are well-suited to compete. The contract includes morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue services, catering to 1,035 students. The school emphasises value for money, seeking suppliers who align with their educational values and support student development. Interested businesses should consider the potential for innovation and adaptability to meet the school's needs and foster a positive learning environment.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for The Astley Cooper School.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Astley Cooper School: A secondary school with 1,035 students. We have a mix of a brand new building and older buildings on the site. Ofsted rated Good in all areas. *Further details with regards to the school can be found here: https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/ *Catering services are currently provided by Aspens Catering Services *There are not any incumbent staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the school, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the school for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes (where applicable); morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged per pupil on uptake with a margin attached, and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the school prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The school expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The school expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The school believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The value of the new contract for the full 5 years is PS1,240,000. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005205-2024 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,240,000 |
| Lots value | £1,240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £584,855 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASTLEY COOPER SCHOOL |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Grovehill |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005205-2024
- 20 Jun 2023 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017557-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk
- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=843251349
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/EK44WW8476
- https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk/

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