Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leigh Academies Trust
C/O Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester
Kent
ME2 2SX
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/
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
Leigh Academies Trust ~ Catering Services Tender
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Leigh Academies Trust, at the following sites: ●Bearsted Primary Academy ●Cherry Orchard Primary Academy ●Dartford Primary Academy - York Road Site ●Dartford Primary Academy - St Albans Road Site ●Eastcote Primary Academy ●Hartley Primary Academy ●High Halstow Primary Academy ●Horsmonden Primary Academy ●Langley Park Primary Academy ●Marden Primary Academy ●Molehill Primary Academy ●Oaks Primary Academy ●Paddock Wood Primary Academy ●Peninsula East Primary Academy ●Tree Tops Primary Academy ●Hayesbrook Academy ●Hundred of Hoo Academy ●Leigh Academy Blackheath ●Leigh Academy Rainham ●Longfield Academy ●Mascalls Academy ●Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School ●Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy ●Strood Academy ●The Halley Academy ●The Leigh Academy ●The Leigh UTC ●Wilmington Academy ●Milestone Academy ●Snowfields Academy - Bearsted site ●Snowfields Academy - Cranbrook site
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £45,717,765.49
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
LONDON,SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Leigh Academies Trust is a non-profit making charitable company limited by guarantee, based in Strood, Medway. The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status. The Trust was formed in 2008 with the linking of the Leigh Technology Academy and Longfield Academy under one governing body. Today, we encompass more than 20,000 students between the ages of 2 months and 19 in 30 primary, secondary and special academies including one all-through academy and one grammar school. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 20,000 students on roll and 2,000 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Trust would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2026 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Leigh Academies Trust for the duration of this contract. The academic year is based on a calendar of approximately 190 days with each academy setting their own calendar. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Trust, which currently includes morning break, lunch, after school provision, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Of particular note for this contract is Milestone Academy, a special academy which caters for pupils as young as 2 years old up to sixth form age, some of whom have severe special needs and therefore an inclusive and often individual approach to catering is required. Whilst Leigh Academies Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. See SQ Document for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-028135
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cucina Restaurants Ltd
St Andrews House West Street
Woking
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
05655703
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: £3,619,796
Total value of the contract/lot: £45,717,765.49
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Leigh Academies Trust
Kent
Country
United Kingdom