Scope
Description
This is a secondary school with approximately 850 students.
The school is looking for a supplier who will provide freshly prepared meals, a wide range of healthy snacks and drinks.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 60% - Written response, presentation and references |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/our-projects
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Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/our-projects
Technical specifications to be met
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Contracting authority
PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 11124272
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRW-1573-BZGD
Wolgarston High School
Penkridge
ST19 5RX
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@penkvalley.co.uk
Website: https://www.penkvalley.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
ACADEMY CONSULTANCY EXPERT ADVICE LTD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement support, tender analysis
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBX-5711-VBGM
The Barns, Edgerley
Oswestry
SY10 8EN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dave Croshaw
Telephone: 07765062169
Email: dave.croshaw@ace-advice.co.uk
Website: http://www.ace-advice.co.uk
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC