II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.
At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice.
The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:-
• A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team.
• A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this.
• A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust.
• Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract.
• A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
• A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
• Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
• A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors.
• A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities.
• A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor.
• A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.
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:
2 possible 1 year extensions
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
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
Site Visits to Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust Schools
St John's CE Primary Roundhay, Leeds 11:30am 19th Feb 2024
St Matthews CE Primary, Chapel Allerton, Leeds 12:30pm 19th Feb 2024
Dacre Braithwaite CE Primary School, Harrogate 11am 20th Feb 2024
Fountains CE Primary School, Ripon 12 noon 20th Feb 2024
Grewelthorpe CE Primary School, Ripon 12:45pm 20th Feb 2024
Carleton Endowed CE Primary School 11:30am 21st Feb 2024
Christ Church CE Primary School, Skipton 12:30pm 21st Feb 2024
North Stainley CE Primary School 11am 22nd Feb 2024
Roecliffe CE Primary School, Boroughbridge 12:30pm 22nd Feb 2024
Holy Trinity Infants CE Primary School, Ripon 11am 23rd Feb 2024
Holy Trinity Juniors CE Primary School, Ripon 11:45am 23rd Feb 2024
Barwick in Elmet CE Primary School 11:30am 26th Feb 2024