Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Sceptre House, 3
HARROGATE
HG28PB
Contact
Chris Webster
Telephone
+44 1423810985
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Catering Services for Bronte Academy Trust
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bronte Academy Trust consisting of four primary schools in Bradford, have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered as a group.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15894210 - School meals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
Oakworth Primary, Keighley, BD22 7RN
Lees Primary, Keighley, BD22 9DL
Haworth Primary, Keighley, BD22 8DW
Oldfield Primary, Keighley, BD22 0HZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender Schedule
Sending of advert to Gov.UK Find A Tender - 2nd March 2021
Bidding companies to visit the schools - 15th and 16th March 2021
Deadline for return of tender responses - 9th April 2021 at 12noon
Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 27th April 2021
Reference site visits to take place - WC 26th April 2021
Contract awarded by - 7th May 2021
Mobilisation Meeting - 24th May 2021
Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021
Aims and Objectives of the Service
The Trust's main aims for the new contract are to have a catering service that is 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 a customer service focused 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 and to 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.
Develops a community food provision that extends to staff, parents, visitors, and the immediate neighbourhood and promotes food education for all stakeholders.
Is professionally marketed and promoted to the mutual benefit of the pupils, parents, Schools, and contractor.
Demonstrates a flexible approach to all School activities and supports aspects of the curriculum as appropriate, including positively contributing to the education of pupils about food and nutrition.
Is managed by an organisation who works with the Schools in partnership to move the service forward together.
Achieves best value and eliminates any subsidies as far as is realistically possible.
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
Two optional one year extensions.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 March 2021
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 April 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
To receive the full ITT documentation - Email admin@redboxcs.com for the attention of Chris Webster
The main evaluation is split 50/50 with financial and quality.
References will be collected as part of the evaluation.
Presentations are the second round of evaluation, they are not included in the main evaluation scoring.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services Ltd
Harrogate
Country
United Kingdom