Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Priestley Academy Trust
Green Lane
Bradford
BD8 8HT
Contact
Neil Meadows
Telephone
+44 1423810985
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Priestley Multi Academy Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.
The Schools involved are: -
• Atlas Community Primary School
• Green Lane Primary School
• Lilycroft Primary School
• Margaret McMillan Primary School
• Westbourne Primary School
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £21,000 / Highest offer: £55,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15894210 - School meals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
Atlas Community Primary School
Lincoln Close, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8DL
Green Lane Primary School
Green Lane, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 8HT
Lilycroft Primary School
Lilycroft Road, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5AD
Margaret McMillan Primary School
Scotchman Road, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5DF
Westbourne Primary School
Skinner Lane, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7PL
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tender Schedule
Bidding companies to visit the schools - WC 18th January 2021
Deadline for return of tender responses - 12th February 2021
Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 17th March 2021
Site visits or references may take place before - WC 22nd March 2021
Contract awarded by - 1st April 2021
Mobilisation Meeting - 19th April 2021
Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021
Presentations:
A typical agenda is likely to be:
Contractors will have 45 minutes to deliver a presentation to the Trust.
The agenda will be a short introduction - approximately 5 minutes, followed by a presentation of foods that the Trust would expect to see on the day-to-day menus - approximately 25 minutes, and then followed by questions and answers - approximately 15 minutes.
It will be a requirement of the presentation that the area or operations manager who would have direct responsibility for the contract is present.
The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:-
A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team.
A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver a customer service focused offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this.
A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust.
Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract.
A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events and to visitors.
Please note there is a requirement for HMC Halal food provision in all schools and there is a LGPS in place.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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: 2021/S 000-001602
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
13 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mellors Catering Services
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £21,000 / Highest offer: £55,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services Ltd
Harrogate
Country
United Kingdom