Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ACE ADVICE LTD
The Barns,Edgerley
OSWESTRY
SY108EN
Contact
Ian Henderson
Ian.henderson@ace-advice.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7833265675
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House
ACE Advice Limited
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.ace-advice.co.uk/copy-2-of-projects
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
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
Cluster of four schools North Tyneside
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
These three primary schools and one middle school are seeking to appoint a contract catering to provide primary school meals. While the schools are collaborating for the purposed of the market test, they are reserving the right to appoint suppliers individually.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,340,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New York Primary School
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Lanark Close
New York
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8DP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of a primary school meals service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written Response / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation and References / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 July 2023
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month periods, which will be subject to both parties agreeing terms
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Valley Gardens Middle School
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens
Whitley Bay
NE25 9AQ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of a school meals service suitable for middle school pupils
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written Response / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation and References / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,080,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 July 2023
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month periods, which will be subject to both parties agreeing terms
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Wallsend Rd,
North Shields
NE29 7BT
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement of a primary school meals service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written response / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation and References / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £375,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 July 2023
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month periods, which will be subject to both parties agreeing terms
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Star of the Sea RC Primary School
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Star of the Sea RC Primary School
Seatonville Rd,
Whitley Bay
NE25 9EG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of a primary school meal service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Written response / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation and reference / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £520,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 July 2023
End date
31 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 month periods, which will be subject to both parties agreeing terms
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 April 2023
Local time
12:00pm
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 April 2023
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom