II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE1
Main site or place of performance:
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Hornsea School and Language College, Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW.
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 September 2022 and concluding on 31 August 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement.
Hornsea School is a leading 11-18 co-educational High School situated in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. There are c.1,200 pupils on roll including 180 sixth form pupils. The catering areas include the main catering facility, a separate grab & go pos and a sixth form coffee bar. There is scope to extend / these facilities further and to enhance the Sixth Form offer.
The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who:
•Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff
•Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team
•Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year
•Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters
•Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals
The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Please note that two members of staff are employed directly by the School and will continue to do so with a monthly cost billed to the to the caterer. All the staff are ‘managed’ by the caterer.
It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore, bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ.
It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided.
The total value of the contract is estimated at £750,000 for the initial three-year term.
See SQ Document for further details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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