Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ventrus Academy Trust
Woodwater Academy, Woodwater Lane
Exeter
EX2 5AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1392256020
E-mail: info@ventrus.org.uk
NUTS: UKK4
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ventrus.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.ventrus.org.uk
I.1) Name and addresses
Tenet Education Services Ltd
Procurement House, 23 Leslie Hough Way
Manchester
M6 6AJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7921389663
E-mail: sue.hayes@tenetservices.com
NUTS: UKD33
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.tenetservices.com/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.tenetservices.com/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Ventrus Academy Trust
Woodwater Academy, Woodwater Lane
Exeter
EX2 5AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1392256020
E-mail: info@ventrus.org.uk
NUTS: UKK4
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ventrus.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.ventrus.org.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Ventrus Multi Acadamy Trust — Tender for Catering Provisions
Reference number: CA7191 -
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39222000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Tender for catering provisions for Ventrus MAT. The contract is for 3 years with two 12-month extensions.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 003 510.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 5 lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 5
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Fresh Meat
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
Devon.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Fresh Meat
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
238 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
5 different lots, need 2 suppliers for each lot.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Frozen Foods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15896000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
Devon.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Frozen Foods
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
111 615.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
5 different lots, need 2 suppliers for each lot.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Dry Foodstuff
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
Devon.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: Dry Foodstuff
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 940 545.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
5 different lots, need 2 suppliers for each lot.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
Devon.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
173 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
5 different lots, need 2 suppliers for each lot.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Fresh Food
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK4
Main site or place of performance:
Devon.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5: Fresh Food
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
540 350.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
5 different lots, need 2 suppliers for each lot.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2 x 12 month(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A selection questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A selection questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Minimum turnover: £XXXXXX
Minimum insurance levels: GBP 5 m PL and EL.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A selection questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Please refer to the details in the SQ document supplied.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
01/05/2020
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Section II.3) – dates refer to the initial contract period and do not include the options of any extensions.
Section IV.3.5) – any dates shown are an estimate.
In the first instance, candidates should register with www.multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract, full details of the contract will be available.
The contracting authority shall not be under any obligation to accept any tender. The contracting authority reserves the right to cancel the entire or parts of the tender, without such an action conferring any right to compensation on the Tenderers.
The contracting authority has no liability to settle any cost incurred by the tenderer as a result of the tendering procedure.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Wellsway Academy
Chandag Road
Keynsham
BS31 1PH
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point that information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within 3 months).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/03/2020