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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: Northampton Primary Academy Trust
Authority ID:: AA75469
Publication date:: 19 November 2019
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Contract Award Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Northampton Primary Academy Trust at the following locations:

— Abington Vale Primary School,

— Blackthorn Primary School,

— East Hunsbury Primary School,

— Ecton Brook Primary School,

— Headlands Primary School,

— Lings Primary School,

— Rectory Farm Primary School,

— Simon de Senlis Primary School,

— Thorplands Primary School and Nursery,

— Upton Meadows Primary School,

— Weston Favell CE Primary School.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The successful supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables.

The emphasis for this service is on achieving ‘best value’ and the successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism.

The contract being offered commences on 1.11.2019 for an initial 3-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis.

Please note that the successful supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of 9 000,00 GBP plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10 day standstill period ends w/c 30.9.2019. To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total fee will be paid by the successful supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than 28.10.2019.

The approximate current value of this contract is c. 1 150 000 GBP p.a.

It is anticipated that the number of schools in Northampton Primary Academy Trust may continue to grow during the course of this contract. The provision of catering services to these schools when they have joined will fall under the scope of this contract if required. The successful supplier will be expected to provide the catering services at these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios, etc that were applied to the successful bid at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Northampton Primary Academy Trust

Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road

Northampton

NN3 2NS

Telephone: +44 1276-673880

E-mail: pqq@litmuspartnership.co.uk

NUTS: UKF2

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://npatschools.org/

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

Northampton Primary Academy Trust — Tender for Catering Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

55524000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT) was formed in 2012 by a group of Northampton Schools who believed that by working together, they could achieve something truly special for children across Northampton Town. The NPAT Partnership was created from a group of 5 founder schools, and now consists of eleven schools with over 4 200 children and 782 staff.

The partnership is built on the principle of synergy; that a collaboration of vibrant and successful schools ensures that we can achieve collectively what a single school couldn’t achieve alone. NPAT improves our schools using collaboration and innovation through partnership working that brings together children, parents, teachers and school leaders.

NPAT is driven by a vision of innovation, high aspiration and achievement, and a commitment to sport and the arts. This approach is encapsulated in our vision: ‘Achieving Extraordinary Things’.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 5 750 000.00 GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKF2

Main site or place of performance:

See II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Northamptonshire

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The successful supplier will be required to provide catering services for Northampton Primary Academy Trust at the following locations:

— Abington Vale Primary School,

— Blackthorn Primary School,

— East Hunsbury Primary School,

— Ecton Brook Primary School,

— Headlands Primary School,

— Lings Primary School,

— Rectory Farm Primary School,

— Simon de Senlis Primary School,

— Thorplands Primary School and Nursery,

— Upton Meadows Primary School,

— Weston Favell CE Primary School.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The successful supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables.

The emphasis for this service is on achieving ‘best value’ and the successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism.

The contract being offered commences on 1.11.2019 for an initial 3-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis.

The approximate current value of this contract is c. 1 150 000 GBP p.a.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Food / Weighting: 25

Quality criterion: Management / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: People / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Service development / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Contractor compliance and cultural fit / Weighting: 10

Cost criterion: Finance / Weighting: 35

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

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 075-178622

Section V: Award of contract

Title: Northampton Primary Academy Trust — Tender for Catering Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dolce Ltd

Warrington

NUTS: UKD61

The contractor is an SME: No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 5 750 000.00 GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body