Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Red Kite Learning Trust
Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road
Harrogate
HG2 9PH
UK
E-mail: tenders@pagabo.co.uk
NUTS: UKE22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.rklt.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1276
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Education
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48490000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wishes to establish a framework of providers capable of providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs and associated items within the UK for the Public Sector. This PIN is to announce the intention but also to invite feedback of the proposed lot structure. The term of this framework agreement will be 3 years from 17th November 2024 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete. The procurement will involve a single stage process following a PCR 2015 Open Procedure. To register your interest in this framework, please follow this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1276 A virtual market engagement meeting is being held on the 4th June 2024 at 1:30pm https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b_K6rbW6RgCVaBzds1muJg
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48490000
55523100
15800000
15000000
55524000
55510000
55512000
55523000
55520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To establish a framework of Organisations capable of providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs within the UK for the whole of the Public Sector. The framework will aim to provide the Public sector with a compliant framework that enables organisations to be able to purchase from local, as well as national providers via consolidated orders through a single P2P ordering portal.The scope of service for any appointed Organisation is:- Consolidated ordering portal- Supplier management carried out by the provider- Quality checks- Certification checks- Assisting Suppliers in obtaining relevant quality checks- Provide single consolidated invoice to client- Actual food suppliers to ship the products directly to client- Organisation carries out competitions on behalf of the client (if required), including any providers that the client wishes, to ensure value for money for the client- Organisation sets up the supply chain on the portal so that client can only order from the specified providers, including covering minimum order values- Organisation manages the supply chain- Organisation works with client to offer nutritional advice- Organisation works with client to provide supporting "marketing" materials around any new products or themes that the client requires- Organisation supports the client around menu creation, both in terms of cost and nutritional contentIt is proposed that the term of this framework agreement will be for a period of 3 years from 17th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year at the discretion of the Central Purchasing Body and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years from 17th Nov 2024, with the option to extend for a further 1 year, at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework will operate with a single lot and will operate with a maximum of 5 Suppliers. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK, the full list is available in the Tender synopsis on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/05/2024