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title: "Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: EDGEWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048567

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## Summary

Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School, located in Coventry, West Midlands, are seeking to appoint a new catering partner through a restricted procurement procedure. This tender opportunity, titled "Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the school catering services industry category (CPV: 55524000) and has an estimated contract value of £1,070,000 GBP. The process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th September 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 30th September 2024. The contract for Edgewick Primary School will start on 1st January 2025, while for Park Hill Primary School, it will commence on 1st April 2025. The initial contract duration is three years with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced catering contractors, especially those with expertise in providing innovative and healthy food services within educational settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as the tender is considered suitable for such economic operators. Businesses that specialise in preparing fresh, seasonal, and on-site meals and those capable of managing efficient catering services through effective staff training and strong quality controls are well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can showcase their ability to support the schools' values and contribute to the overall development and well-being of the students and staff, thereby promoting business growth through successful contract execution.

## Notice

Edgewick Primary School and Parkhill Primary School are community schools located in Coventry that have come together in seeking a new catering partner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Both Edgewick Primary School and Park Hill Primary school have joined together in embarking on this tender process with the intention of appointing an experienced Catering contractor to deliver full catering services at both the schools. The contract is intended to commence as per the below; Edgewick Primary School on 1st January 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. Park Hill Primary School on 1st April 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend by 2 years up to a maximum of 5 years in duration. The turnover for Edgewick Primary School is estimated to be Circa PS114,000, PS342,000 over 3 years for the initial period. The turnover for Park Hill Primary School is estimated to be Circa PS100,000, PS300,000 over 3 years for the initial period. Combined turnover is estimated to be circa PS642,000 over 3 years for the initial period Objectives Both Schools have joined up to run a group tender exercise in seeking to appoint a catering partner who will work in collaboration with the schools and whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The wish is for the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered at the schools and make recommendations accordingly. The expectation of the successful contractor is to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect 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 Schools believe 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. The schools 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 contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes, Breakfast, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the schools prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Ultimately, it is important that the Contractor can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that deliver continual 'best value' to all schools within the Trust. Other notes: *Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis. *Please be advised that there are staff on LGPS at both schools. *Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to; o Alliance in Partnership at Edgewick Primary School o Solihull Catering at Park Hill Primary School *The winning bidder is required to pay the Litmus tender fee of PS4,000 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8Q3E76A3V5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,070,000 |
| Lots value | £1,070,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDGEWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | PARK HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV6 5GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Woodlands |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023567-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edgewick.coventry.sch.uk/
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8Q3E76A3V5
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Midlands:-School-catering-services./8Q3E76A3V5
- https://www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk/

## Provenance

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