Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
King Edward VI High School
Dryden Crescent
Stafford
ST17 9YJ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main 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
King Edward VI High School ~ Catering 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 King Edward VI High School, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
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: £698,444.17
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 January 2023 and concluding on 31 December 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Community High School situated in Stafford. There are c.644 pupils on roll including 44 sixth form pupils. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: •Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff •Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team •Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year •Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters •Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Please note that there is at least one member of staff currently employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore, bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ. It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000 for the initial three-year term.
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 000-018922
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
7 November 2022
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
Alliance in Partnership Limited
One Southampton Row
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
03577003
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: £833,333.35
Total value of the contract/lot: £698,444.17
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. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
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GO Reference: GO-2023419-PRO-22581605
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
King Edward VI High School
Dryden Crescent
Stafford
ST17 9YJ
Country
United Kingdom