Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Plymouth Cast Multi Academy Trust
Edmund Rice Building, St Boniface's RC College, 21 Boniface Lane, Manadon Park,
Plymouth
PL5 3AG
Contact
Josie Medforth
Telephone
+44 7857426127
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the outsourced catering service.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- UKK42 - Torbay
Main site or place of performance
Plymouth Cast Multi Academy Trust
Specific school sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.
In addition to the above, the Contractor shall:
a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole.
b. fully utilise the benefits, from a centralised strategy and approach for both parties, continually improving the quality and uptake of meals in all areas, particularly for FSM pupils.
c. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term.
d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services.
e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust.
f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.
The sites included in this tender opportunity include:
St John’s Catholic Primary School, Camborne
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Penzance
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School
St John’s Catholic Primary School, Tiverton
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Our Lady & St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Abbot
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Priory Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Nursery & Primary School
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233769.
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