Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Exceed Academies Trust
1 Innisfree CloseHorton Park Primary School, Dawnay Road
Bradford
BD5 9LQ
Telephone
+44 1423810985
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE41 - Bradford
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10064216
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.exceedacademiestrust.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
Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services-Exceed Academies Trust
Reference number
2023/S 000-030194
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Exceed Academies Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.
The Schools involved are: -
• Appleton Academy (Primary & Secondary Schools)
• Baildon Glen Primary School
• Cavendish Primary School
• Copthorne Primary School
• Cottingley Village Primary School
• Harden Primary School
• Holybrook Primary School
• Horton Park Primary School
• Knowleswood Primary School
Please note that due to differentials in existing contract end dates, the two Schools listed below will join the contract via a Framework Agreement at later dates.
• Horton Grange Primary School- From September 24
• Bowling Park Primary School - From September 25
Horton Grange Primary is currently investing in the build of a new kitchen and dining space. At present this School share a catering facility with Farnham Primary School. The new catering provision at Horton Grange will be purely for use of Horton Grange students and staff.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,362,371
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE41 - Bradford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Exceed Academies Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.
At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice.
The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:-
• A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team.
• A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this.
• A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust.
• Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract.
• A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
• A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
• Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
• A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors.
• A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities.
• A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor.
• A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.
• Contractor who is proactive with the relationship with the schools and the pupils. Menus to be creative and link to curriculum where possible. Monthly theme days to be planned well in advance.
• Contractor to promote healthy school meals via social media to encourage parental engagement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend by two separate twelve month extensions.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-030194
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Exceed Academies Trust
Bradford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE41 - Bradford
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10064216
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,362,371
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services
Harrogate
Country
United Kingdom