II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ3
UKJ4
Main site or place of performance:
See II.1.4) Short Description
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The trust would wish the successful supplier to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.
The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1.9.2019 to 31.8.2022 and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful supplier offering the Trust schools a guaranteed return/cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the schools for the duration of this contract.
The academic year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all school catering services, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.
Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
The trust expects the successful supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The trust expects the successful supplier to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of every child matters.
The Trust school clients 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. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the trust is very enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful supplier.
As a trust who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for school students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the supplier’s tender submission would be welcomed. The trust would wish for the supplier to look at making this investment within the existing dining areas.
Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Food
/ Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion: Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: People
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Service development
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Contract compliance and cultural fit
/ Weighting: 12.5
Cost criterion: Finance
/ Weighting: 35
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No