--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Management of Catering Services at Chelmer Valley High School" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c133" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c133" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c133.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c133.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Management of Catering Services at Chelmer Valley High School Buyer: CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c133 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c133) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c133.json) ## Summary Chelmer Valley High School is soliciting tenders for the management of its catering services, aiming to enhance the existing service with a focus on modern, branded offerings that align with the latest industry trends. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services (CPV: 55524000), and is located in the UKH3 region, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 10th January 2025. The awarded contract will begin immediately after the deadline, on 10th January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses that can deliver high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals in a school environment. The contract requires minimal management involvement from the school, making it ideal for experienced catering firms with a strong on-site management presence and proactive approach to relationship management. Firms that can bring innovative marketing strategies, superior customer service, and flexibility in catering to school events will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The potential for contract extensions further adds to the appeal for businesses looking to establish a long-term presence in the education sector. ## Notice Chelmer Valley High School have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. Chelmer Valley High School wish to be at the forefront of School catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students. The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School's management team. A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School. Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events and to visitors. A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Evaluation of ITT response (22 questions), weighted scoring of 30 bespoke criteria, 50/50 cost & quality Options: 2x 1 year extensions Renewal: 2x 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038625-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 7ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Broomfield and The Walthams | | Westminster constituency | North West Essex | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038625-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://redboxcs.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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