- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
- Lot 2 - Holgate Primary and Nursery School
- Lot 3 - King Edward Primary School and Nursery
- Lot 4 - Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
- Lot 5 - South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
- Lot 6 - Sutton Road Primary and Nursery
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transform Trust
Unit 11 Castlebridge Office Village, Kirtley Drive
Nottingham
NG7 1LD
Contact
Maria Robinson-Pus
Telephone
+44 1256467107
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.transformtrust.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Education Institute
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Transform Trust - Catering Services
Reference number
MPN-10272
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Transform Trust are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Transform Trust. This will consist of morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.Across the Trust there are currently 2331 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24. Of this figure, 903 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 623 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (twenty) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,789,500
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Westbourne view, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. NG17 2HT
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 286 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 78 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 118 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (four) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Holgate Primary and Nursery School
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Main site or place of performance
High Leys Road, Hucknall Nottinghamshire. NG15 6EZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Holgate Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Holgate Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 321 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 127 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 138 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 5 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - King Edward Primary School and Nursery
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
St Andrew Street, Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 2RG
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at King Edward Primary School and Nursery are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at King Edward Primary School and Nursery, this will consist of a full lunch service, morning break and hospitality as requested.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 370 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 155 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 75 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Main site or place of performance
Southfield Road, Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 3PN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School, this will consist of a full lunch service, morning break and hospitality as and when requiredThe catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 403 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 164 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 88 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Main site or place of performance
Main Road, Wilford, Nottingham, NG11 7AL
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School, this will consist of a full lunch service with an opportunity for morning break.The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 393 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 156 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 44 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (four) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Sutton Road Primary and Nursery
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Main site or place of performance
Moor Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5SF
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transform Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at Sutton Road Primary and Nursery are outsourced.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at Sutton Road Primary and Nursery, this will consist of a full lunch service. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery.There are currently 558 pupils on roll for the academic year 2023/24 at the school. Of this figure, 223 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 160 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (three) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-029621
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Transform Trust
Lot No
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Title
Catering Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspens Services Ltd
Ground Floor, Teme House, Whittington Hall
Whittington, Worcestershire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,789,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,307,134.53
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Transform Trust incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).