Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
United Learning
Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
UK
Telephone: +44 1275871798
E-mail: gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.unitedlearning.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0590
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.mytenders.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Panache Consultancy
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
UK
Contact person: Gail Heath
Telephone: +44 1275871798
E-mail: gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the following address:
Panache Consultancy
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
UK
Contact person: Gail Heath
Telephone: +44 1275871798
E-mail: gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
United Learning Catering Services Tender
II.1.2) Main CPV code
55524000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
United Learning – the trading name of the Charitable Group, one of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations – comprises 13 independent schools operated within UCST, 78 state sector academies operated within ULT and a central office function that serves all our schools. Over the past ten years, the Group has grown at pace with more joining each year, across the country welcoming children of all backgrounds, all faiths and none, all abilities and giving over 55,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 78 academies including primary, secondary and ‘all through’; UCST comprises of 13 independent schools (4 of which have boarding facilities).
United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1 September 2023, for a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension.
All independent schools will be taking part in this tender, plus 66 academies (primary and secondary).
The tender is divided into 5 Lots.
The Lots/values are as follows: (Lot 1) Independent Schools x 13 schools - approx annual value 5.04M GBP; (Lot 2) Primary & Secondary Academies North x 21 schools, approx annual value 3.8M GBP; (Lot 3) Primary & Secondary Academies Central x 15 schools, approx annual value 2.5M GBP; (Lot 4) Primary & Secondary Academies London x 18 schools, approx annual value 2.9M GBP; and (Lot 5) Primary & Secondary Academies South x 12 schools, approx annual value 2.2M GBP. Values exclude hospitality, which will be included in the Tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
UCST Independent Schools
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
13 x independent schools (pre-prep, prep, senior) across the UK. 4 x schools also include boarding services. Please note this number may change should more schools join United Learning.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 1 Independent Schools. United Learning is being assisted by independent catering consultancy Panache Consultancy, who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, + 1year basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
For further information, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of 21 schools included in the SQ document.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 2 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - North. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF
UKG
UKH
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of 15 schools included in the SQ document.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 3 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - Central. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of 18 schools included in the SQ document.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 4 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - London. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 2 year extension on a +1year, +1year basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKK
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of 12 schools included in the SQ document.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 5 ULT Academies (Primary & Secondary) - South. United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's
behalf. For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Possible 2 year extension, on a +1year, +1year basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
For further information please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
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:
11/01/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
23/01/2023
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
For further information, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk or visit MyTenders for further details on access to the Selection Questionnaire document for completion.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/12/2022