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title: "Uplands Manor Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Uplands Manor Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: UPLANDS MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047a1d

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## Summary

Uplands Manor Primary School in Smethwick, West Midlands, has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services, aimed at ensuring the delivery of high-quality, healthy meals to its students and staff. The contract, worth £1,085,215.6 GBP, was awarded to abm catering limited on 11 November 2024 and is set to commence on 1 January 2025. The initial term of the contract is three years, with the potential to extend it for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement was conducted under a restricted procedure, and the main industry category is school catering services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in catering and food services, particularly those capable of providing innovative and high-quality food options while adhering to nutritional guidelines. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation considers them suitable for this contract. The contract's focus on the use of locally sourced ingredients and engaging with the local community presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses committed to sustainable and locally-focused supply chains. Furthermore, businesses with strong contract management skills and experience in managing large-scale catering operations will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Uplands Manor Primary School.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Uplands Manor Primary School. 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 contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 January 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two one year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. The recharge of all FSM's is to be based on the agreed costs and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers. The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the school during the course of this contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair The school the 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. Working with the local community is something that the school strives to do at all times and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers (within a 30-mile radius of the school): details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important and all ingredients should be of 'prime quality' The School also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with the school. 2.Well-trained catering teams at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current "food trends" and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across the school that is suitable and that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike, 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender - However please note that Uplands Manor 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, innovation and the quality of the catering offer. There are 735 pupils and 168 staff. Turnover for 2022/3 was PS223k 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/041418-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,115,000 |
| Lots value | £1,115,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,085,215 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UPLANDS MANOR PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B67 6HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Smethwick |
| Westminster constituency | Smethwick |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041418-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020250-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=911941504
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8D27236863
- https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/

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