Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS (c/o Panache Consultancy)
Rickmansworth Road
Watford
WD18 7JF
Contact
Gail Heath
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1275871798
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH - East of England
Companies House
07348288
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iokdlbmw5ska5zw/AABhcKFgaUUoigkNIeUIz3cya?dl=0
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Panache Consultancy
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
Contact
Gail Heath
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1275872798
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the following address:
Panache Consultancy
Clevedon
BS21 6NB
Contact
Gail Heath
gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1275871798
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.panacheconsultancy.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
School Catering Services for Watford Grammar School for Boys
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Watford Grammar School for Boys is a partially selective academy for boys in Watford in Hertfordshire, founded by Dame Elizabeth Fuller in 1704. The school became an Academy in 2010 and continues to develop generations of young men who, when they leave school, are fully rounded individuals with a host of skills and experiences that equip them for the many opportunities and challenges they will face in life.
The school has over 1,500 students drawn from a wide catchment area which adds a rich variety of cultures to the school community.
The school is undertaking a procurement exercise to source a school meals catering supplier for a 3 year contract (plus possible extension on a +1year, +1year basis) from 22nd July 2023.
The successful supplier is to provide a healthy, high quality and value for money catering service to all school students, staff and visitors, along with hospitality as required.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Watford, Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Independent consultants, Panache Consultancy, are assisting Watford Grammar School for Boys with facilitation of this procurement exercise for their school meals service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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
Possible 2 year extension on a +1yr, +1yr basis
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Interested bidders are requested to complete the Selection Questionnaire which is available from via the link provided on this Find A Tender notice. For further information please contact Panache Consultancy at gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 February 2023
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
27 February 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The Selection Questionnaire is available for downloading via the link within this advert and is to be submitted by 13th February 2023, by 12:00 hrs (noon).
For further information, please contact gailheath@panacheconsultancy.co.uk.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
London
Country
United Kingdom