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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Laurus Ryecroft
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD33
Main site or place of performance:
Laurus Ryecroft, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Secondary school opened in September 2018 for 155 students. There will be approximately 310 students in
September 2019. Once it moves into permanent accommodation it will then have an intake of 210 pupils per year from 2020. The 6th form is due to open in 2021/22 or 2022/23 depending upon the capital build and will accommodate 300 students. The school will accommodate 1 350 students when full.
The Laurus Trust operates outstanding schools — we want our catering company to have all of the essential abilities and skills to provide an outstanding catering service to our students, staff and visitors at all our schools.
You should have the knowledge of how to provide exceptional dining experiences, be able to manage everyone around you and be able to address a concerning matter and take quick actions where required.
Providing a high quality and reliable catering service has a major effect on the whole learning experience for all our students, staff and visitors and this is why The Laurus Trust is passionate about having very high quality catering facilities, with excellent food choices which are nutritionally balanced for everyone. Having excellent customer care, the caterer should be polite, diplomatic and thoughtful while dealing with all our students, staff and visitors.
The way you operate in our schools is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and to encourage students continue to use the facilities and enjoy the meal times.
Your menus and pricing structure need to be clear to the students so that they can understand exactly what the offer is to them. The Trust has spent a lot of time and money in ensuring we have good quality dining facilities where students can enjoy meal times and we have recently refurbished and extended our 6th form dining space at Cheadle Hulme High School.
We are looking for a refreshing and innovative approach that reflects, amongst other things, the changing profile of student life and their food preferences and types and preferred styles of dining.
It’s essential to The Laurus Trust that the contractors bidding for this tender think broadly about all issues and not just the core catering service to compete and be successful in obtaining the contracts of the schools within the Trust. We would like the contractors to always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things, coming up with new solutions for many common problems.
We need a contractor that will deliver service continuity, ensure standards are maintained and a contractor where the employees all take a high level of pride of their work, have ownership, are diligent, hardworking and always prepared to go the extra mile, be at work on time and turn up every day because they want to be part of our success, having a “here today – here tomorrow” approach, In a large yet highly competitive market, it’s these often-forgotten factors that can be the difference between the provision of a good and an excellent catering service.
Contractors are requested to ensure they consider all the aspects of service delivery and think carefully about the catering requirements.
The Laurus Trust reserves the right to award the contract to one or more contractors and therefore invites contractors to submit bids for one or more of the schools. The Laurus Trust recognises that the schools each have unique characteristics and geographies which may suit different contractors, albeit there may be synergies to be gained in appointing one contractor across all 5 schools. We therefore created this flexible approach to the tender process.
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School share the same site and will be awarded as one contract.
The Laurus Trust wants to ensure the level of service currently provided is maintained and even enhanced where possible, we need to be sure you can consistently deliver to our high expectations without excuses.
Further information is provided in the SQ Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2024
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: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD6
Main site or place of performance:
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Laurus Cheadle Hulme : Secondary school opened in September 2018 for 210 students. There will be 420
students from September 2019 and will eventually accommodate 1050 students. It is co-located with Cheadle Hulme Primary School but has separate kitchen and dining facilities.
Cheadle Hulme Primary School : Primary school and nursery opened in September 2018 for 60 Primary
students and 20 Nursery children. There will be 120 primary school pupils from September 2019 and approximately 30 children in nursery. It will eventually accommodate 420 primary pupils and 30 nursery children when full.
The Laurus Trust operates outstanding schools — we want our catering company to have all of the essential abilities and skills to provide an outstanding catering service to our students, staff and visitors at all our schools.
You should have the knowledge of how to provide exceptional dining experiences, be able to manage everyone around you and be able to address a concerning matter and take quick actions where required.
Providing a high quality and reliable catering service has a major effect on the whole learning experience for all our students, staff and visitors and this is why The Laurus Trust is passionate about having very high quality catering facilities, with excellent food choices which are nutritionally balanced for everyone. Having excellent customer care, the caterer should be polite, diplomatic and thoughtful while dealing with all our students, staff and visitors.
The way you operate in our schools is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and to encourage students continue to use the facilities and enjoy the meal times.
Your menus and pricing structure need to be clear to the students so that they can understand exactly what the offer is to them. The Trust has spent a lot of time and money in ensuring we have good quality dining facilities where students can enjoy meal times and we have recently refurbished and extended our 6th form dining space at Cheadle Hulme High School.
We are looking for a refreshing and innovative approach that reflects, amongst other things, the changing profile of student life and their food preferences and types and preferred styles of dining.
It’s essential to The Laurus Trust that the contractors bidding for this tender think broadly about all issues and not just the core catering service to compete and be successful in obtaining the contracts of the schools within the Trust. We would like the contractors to always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things, coming up with new solutions for many common problems.
We need a contractor that will deliver service continuity, ensure standards are maintained and a contractor where the employees all take a high level of pride of their work, have ownership, are diligent, hardworking and always prepared to go the extra mile, be at work on time and turn up every day because they want to be part of our success, having a “here today – here tomorrow” approach, In a large yet highly competitive market, it’s these often-forgotten factors that can be the difference between the provision of a good and an excellent catering service.
Contractors are requested to ensure they consider all the aspects of service delivery and think carefully about the catering requirements.
The Laurus Trust reserves the right to award the contract to one or more contractors and therefore invites contractors to submit bids for one or more of the schools. The Laurus Trust recognises that the schools each have unique characteristics and geographies which may suit different contractors, albeit there may be synergies to be gained in appointing one contractor across all 5 schools. We therefore created this flexible approach to the tender process.
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School share the same site and will be awarded as one contract.
The Laurus Trust wants to ensure the level of service currently provided is maintained and even enhanced where possible, we need to be sure you can consistently deliver to our high expectations without excuses.
Further information is provided in the SQ Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2024
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: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Didsbury High School
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD33
Main site or place of performance:
Didsbury High School, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Secondary School opening in September 2019, with a new 6th Form from 2021/2. There will be 210 students in 2019 increasing to 1 350 (including the 6th Form) in 2022.
The Laurus Trust operates outstanding schools — we want our catering company to have all of the essential abilities and skills to provide an outstanding catering service to our students, staff and visitors at all our schools.
You should have the knowledge of how to provide exceptional dining experiences, be able to manage everyone around you and be able to address a concerning matter and take quick actions where required.
Providing a high quality and reliable catering service has a major effect on the whole learning experience for all our students, staff and visitors and this is why The Laurus Trust is passionate about having very high quality catering facilities, with excellent food choices which are nutritionally balanced for everyone. Having excellent customer care, the caterer should be polite, diplomatic and thoughtful while dealing with all our students, staff and visitors.
The way you operate in our schools is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and to encourage students continue to use the facilities and enjoy the meal times.
Your menus and pricing structure need to be clear to the students so that they can understand exactly what the offer is to them. The Trust has spent a lot of time and money in ensuring we have good quality dining facilities where students can enjoy meal times and we have recently refurbished and extended our 6th form dining space at Cheadle Hulme High School.
We are looking for a refreshing and innovative approach that reflects, amongst other things, the changing profile of student life and their food preferences and types and preferred styles of dining.
It’s essential to The Laurus Trust that the contractors bidding for this tender think broadly about all issues and not just the core catering service to compete and be successful in obtaining the contracts of the schools within the Trust. We would like the contractors to always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things, coming up with new solutions for many common problems.
We need a contractor that will deliver service continuity, ensure standards are maintained and a contractor where the employees all take a high level of pride of their work, have ownership, are diligent, hardworking and always prepared to go the extra mile, be at work on time and turn up every day because they want to be part of our success, having a “here today – here tomorrow” approach, In a large yet highly competitive market, it’s these often-forgotten factors that can be the difference between the provision of a good and an excellent catering service.
Contractors are requested to ensure they consider all the aspects of service delivery and think carefully about the catering requirements.
The Laurus Trust reserves the right to award the contract to one or more contractors and therefore invites contractors to submit bids for one or more of the schools. The Laurus Trust recognises that the schools each have unique characteristics and geographies which may suit different contractors, albeit there may be synergies to be gained in appointing one contractor across all five schools. We therefore created this flexible approach to the tender process.
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School share the same site and will be awarded as one contract.
The Laurus Trust wants to ensure the level of service currently provided is maintained and even enhanced where possible, we need to be sure you can consistently deliver to our high expectations without excuses.
Further information is provided in the SQ Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2024
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: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Cheadle Hulme High School
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD6
Main site or place of performance:
Cheadle Hulme High School, Cheshire, UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Existing school for 1 650 students, including 300 students in the 6th Form.
The Laurus Trust operates outstanding schools — we want our catering company to have all of the essential abilities and skills to provide an outstanding catering service to our students, staff and visitors at all our schools.
You should have the knowledge of how to provide exceptional dining experiences, be able to manage everyone around you and be able to address a concerning matter and take quick actions where required.
Providing a high quality and reliable catering service has a major effect on the whole learning experience for all our students, staff and visitors and this is why The Laurus Trust is passionate about having very high quality catering facilities, with excellent food choices which are nutritionally balanced for everyone. Having excellent customer care, the caterer should be polite, diplomatic and thoughtful while dealing with all our students, staff and visitors.
The way you operate in our schools is crucial to ensure customer satisfaction and to encourage students continue to use the facilities and enjoy the meal times.
Your menus and pricing structure need to be clear to the students so that they can understand exactly what the offer is to them. The Trust has spent a lot of time and money in ensuring we have good quality dining facilities where students can enjoy meal times and we have recently refurbished and extended our 6th form dining space at Cheadle Hulme High School.
We are looking for a refreshing and innovative approach that reflects, amongst other things, the changing profile of student life and their food preferences and types and preferred styles of dining.
It’s essential to The Laurus Trust that the contractors bidding for this tender think broadly about all issues and not just the core catering service to compete and be successful in obtaining the contracts of the schools within the Trust. We would like the contractors to always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things, coming up with new solutions for many common problems.
We need a contractor that will deliver service continuity, ensure standards are maintained and a contractor where the employees all take a high level of pride of their work, have ownership, are diligent, hardworking and always prepared to go the extra mile, be at work on time and turn up every day because they want to be part of our success, having a “here today – here tomorrow” approach, In a large yet highly competitive market, it’s these often-forgotten factors that can be the difference between the provision of a good and an excellent catering service.
Contractors are requested to ensure they consider all the aspects of service delivery and think carefully about the catering requirements.
The Laurus Trust reserves the right to award the contract to one or more contractors and therefore invites contractors to submit bids for one or more of the schools. The Laurus Trust recognises that the schools each have unique characteristics and geographies which may suit different contractors, albeit there may be synergies to be gained in appointing one contractor across all 5 schools. We therefore created this flexible approach to the tender process.
Laurus Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Hulme Primary School share the same site and will be awarded as one contract.
The Laurus Trust wants to ensure the level of service currently provided is maintained and even enhanced where possible, we need to be sure you can consistently deliver to our high expectations without excuses.
Further information is provided in the SQ Document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2024
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: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
Yes
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
Interest in the selection process should be expressed via email only to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk clearly stating within this email which contract/notice you are referring to. Please also provide, as a minimum, a contact name, full company postal address and telephone number.
The Selection Questionnaire and associated documents can be obtained at: http://www.litmuspartnership.co.uk/project/the_laurus_trust__catering_services
The closing date for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire is 28.1.2019 (12:00). Suppliers are required to ensure that documents are obtained and returned to The Litmus Partnership Ltd, by e-mail to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time.
Documents in respect of economic/financial standing (where indicated in the Selection Questionnaire) shall be returned to The Litmus Partnership Limited, by e-mail to pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk by the above closing date and time.
It will be the Supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time.
The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this Contract Notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time.
The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.