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Contract Award Notice

Transform Trust - Catering Services

  • First published: 26 March 2024
  • Last modified: 26 March 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0408d3
Published by:
Transform Trust
Authority ID:
AA75157
Publication date:
26 March 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Transform Trust are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Transform Trust. This will consist of morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.Across the Trust there are currently 2331 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 903 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 623 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (twenty) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Transform Trust

Unit 11 Castlebridge Office Village, Kirtley Drive

Nottingham

NG7 1LD

UK

Contact person: Maria Robinson-Pus

Telephone: +44 1256467107

E-mail: tenders@minervapcs.com

NUTS: UKF1

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.transformtrust.co.uk/

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other: Education Institute

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Transform Trust - Catering Services

Reference number: MPN-10272

II.1.2) Main CPV code

55524000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Transform Trust are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Transform Trust. This will consist of morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.Across the Trust there are currently 2331 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 903 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 623 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (twenty) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 789 500.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF15


Main site or place of performance:

Westbourne view, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. NG17 2HT

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 286 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 78 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 118 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (four) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Holgate Primary and Nursery School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF14


Main site or place of performance:

High Leys Road, Hucknall Nottinghamshire. NG15 6EZ

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Holgate Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Holgate Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 321 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 127 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 138 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 5 months each.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - King Edward Primary School and Nursery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF15


Main site or place of performance:

St Andrew Street, Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 2RG

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at King Edward Primary School and Nursery are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at King Edward Primary School and Nursery, this will consist of a full lunch service, morning break and hospitality as requested.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 370 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 155 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 75 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF14


Main site or place of performance:

Southfield Road, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 3PN

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service, morning break and hospitality as and when requiredThe catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 403 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 164 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 88 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF14


Main site or place of performance:

Main Road, Wilford, Nottingham, NG11 7AL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School, this will consist of a full lunch service with an opportunity for morning break.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 393 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 156 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 44 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (four) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Sutton Road Primary and Nursery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

55524000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF15


Main site or place of performance:

Moor Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5SF

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Sutton Road Primary and Nursery are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Sutton Road Primary and Nursery, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 558 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 223 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 160 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90

Price / Weighting:  10

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

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

The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

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: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-029621

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Contract No: Transform Trust

Title: Catering Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

28/02/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aspens Services Ltd

Ground Floor, Teme House, Whittington Hall

Whittington, Worcestershire

UK

NUTS: UKG12

Internet address(es)

URL: www.aspens-services.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 4 307 134.53  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Transform Trust incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
55524000 School catering services Catering services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Main contact:
tenders@minervapcs.com
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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