--- title: "A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools - Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042246" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042246" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042246.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042246.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GARTH HILL COLLEGE" published: "2024-06-26" --- # A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools - Catering Services Buyer: GARTH HILL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042246 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042246) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042246.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves a collaborative effort among several Berkshire schools, including Bonitas Multi-Academy Trust, Garth Hill College, Hawkedon Primary School, Holly Spring Primary School, Meadow Vale Primary School, and St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School. The procurement is for catering services and includes the provision of breakfast, morning breaks, and lunch services. Key locations for the procurement include schools in Bracknell, Reading, and Windsor. The procurement method is a selective process under the Restricted procedure. The tender deadline was on 15th January 2024. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for catering service providers looking to enhance their portfolio within the education sector. Companies offering quality catering services tailored to meet school needs, including menu innovation and service enhancements, would be well-suited to compete for the contracts. The duration of the contract is initially set for three years, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. This initiative aims to ensure schools receive high-quality catering services while fostering partnerships for ongoing service improvements and innovation. ## Notice A Collaboration of Berkshire Schools is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The schools who are part of the collaboration are: Bonitas MAT - Jennett's Park CofE Primary SchoolBonitas MAT - Ranelagh SchoolGarth Hill CollegeHawkedon Primary SchoolHolly Spring Primary SchoolMeadow Vale Primary SchoolSt Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle SchoolThe Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery, plus some sites also have a hot and cold Grab and Go section in the main servery as well as separate servery areas such as a food truck and/or Hatch to alleviate queuing issues. All outlets are available to all pupils. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Bonitas Multi-Academy Trust Limited Bonitas Multi Academy Trust (Jennett's Park CofE Primary School and Ranelagh School) is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day and hospitality. The catering facilities at the School include the main dining area/servery, plus in the case of Ranelagh a good sized covered outdoor seating space. There are currently 1482 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 102 pupils are entitled to free school meals and 165 pupils are entitled to Universal infant free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.The Bonitas Multi Academy Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.The Bonitas Multi Academy Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. Lot 2 - Garth Hill College Garth Hill College is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a morning break and a full lunch service for each school day as well as occasional hospitality. The catering facilities at the School include the main servery in the restaurant and remote servery in the restaurant, servery in the inner link, sixth and remote site at Rise@GHC.There are currently 1446 pupils on roll with 50 pupils at Rise@GHC for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 253 pupils are entitled to free school meals.TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Garth Hill College is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.Garth Hill College is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. Lot 3 - Hawkedon Primary School Hawkedon Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the School include the main dining area/servery.There are currently 630 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 34 pupils are entitled to free school meals and 270 pupils are entitled to Universal infant free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Hawkedon Primary School is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.Hawkedon Primary School is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. Lot 4 - Holly Spring Primary School Holly Spring Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the School include the main dining area with two serving areas.There are currently 635 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 115 pupils are entitled to free school meals and 252 pupils are entitled to Universal infant free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Holly Spring Primary School is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.Holly Spring Primary School is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. Lot 5 - Meadow Vale Primary School Meadow Vale Primary School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day. The catering facilities at the School include two main dining areas with one serving area.There are currently 597 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 103 pupils are entitled to free school meals and 233 pupils are entitled to Universal infant free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Meadow Vale Primary School is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.Meadow Vale Primary School is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. Lot 6 - St Edwards's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School St Edwards's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the school. This will consist of a breakfast, morning break and a full lunch service for each school day with hospitality required on inset daysThe catering facilities at the School include one main dining hall that all year groups can use.There are currently 482 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 50 pupils are entitled to free school meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.St Edwards's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful Contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and on-going.St Edwards's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menus ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each. Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019540-2024 | | 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 | 26 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,750,000 | | Lots value | £6,750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,979,245 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GARTH HILL COLLEGE | | Locality | BRACKNELL | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG42 2AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Bracknell Forest | | Electoral ward | Priestwood & Garth | | Westminster constituency | Bracknell | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES; HARRISON CATERING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2024 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019540-2024 - 6 Dec 2023 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036025-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aspens-services.co.uk - http://www.garthhillcollege.com - http://www.harrisoncatering.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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