Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
United Learning
Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
UK
Contact person: Gail Heath
Telephone: +44 1275871798
E-mail: gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.unitedlearning.org.uk
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.dropbox.com/sh/9ejrljecjjf321l/AACYbcT3pOkJLJkfSjm3MM6ca?dl=0
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Panache Consultancy
7c The Triangle
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
7c The Triangle
Clevedon
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
Regional or local authority
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 is the trading name for United Church Schools Trust (UCST) and United Learning Trust (ULT), 1 of the 50 largest UK charitable organisations. The group includes schools in the public and private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Over the past 10 years, the group has grown, welcoming children of all backgrounds, faiths and abilities; giving over 35,000 children an inspiring education. ULT comprises of 15 primary academies, 22 secondary and 4 “all through” academies; UCST comprises of 11 independent schools.
United Learning's catering service contract is due to be renewed from 1.9.2019, on a 3 year contract plus possible 2 year extension. The tender is divided into 3 Lots:
(1) Independent Schools — approx annual value 3 600 000 GBP;
(2) Primary and Secondary Academies North, approx annual value 2 300 000 GBP;
(3) Primary and Secondary Academies South, approx annual value 2 800 000 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:
11 x Independent Schools (Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior) across the UK. Please note this number may change if 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 consultancy Panache Consultancy, who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
3 646 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2022
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 years.
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
Lot 1: Independent Schools — Annual contract value is based on projected Total Invoice Cost for year commencing September 18 (Includes Management Fee).
Value excludes Hospitality figures.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
ULT — Academies North (Primary and Secondary Schools)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of Schools included in the SQ documents.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 2 ULT Academies (Primary and Secondary) — North. Full list of Schools included in the SQ document.
United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 337 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2022
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 years.
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
Lot 2: ULT Academies North (Primary and Secondary) — Based on projected Total Income at each individual academy for year commencing September 2018. This figure excludes Management Fee. The income figures for Academies is based on cash sales and FSM sales. However, the FSM sales are food cost only at 84 p per pupil.
Value excludes Hospitality figures.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
ULT — Academies South (Primary and Secondary Schools)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
55524000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Full list of Schools included in the SQ document.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Catering Services Tender for Lot 3 ULT Academies (Primary and Secondary) — South. Full list of Schools included in the SQ document.
United Learning is being assisted by independent consultancy Panache Consultancy who are facilitating the process on United Learning's behalf.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 834 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2019
End:
31/08/2022
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 years.
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
Lot 3: ULT Academies — South (Primary and Secondary) — Based on projected Total Income at each individual academy for year commencing September 2018. This figure excludes Management Fee. The income figures for Academies is based on cash sales and FSM sales. However, the FSM sales are food cost only at 84 p per pupil.
Value excludes Hospitality figures.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
30/08/2018
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date:
28/09/2018
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
For further information or queries, please contact Gail Heath at Panache Consultancy at the following email:
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders website at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=212692
(MT Ref:212692)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Panache Consultancy
7c The Triangle
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
UK
Telephone: +44 1275871798
Internet address(es)
URL: www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/07/2018