Contract

Yardleys School ~ Catering Tender

  • Yardleys School

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-013651

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0321be

Published 12 May 2023, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Yardleys School

Reddings Lane, Tyseley

Birmingham

B11 3EY

Email

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1276673880

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKG31 - Birmingham

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.yardleys-vle.com/

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

Yardleys 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 Yardleys School.

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: £845,449.73

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
Main site or place of performance

Birmingham

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is the head teacher’s and governors’ aim to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will be able to build on the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client’s ongoing objectives. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. Yardleys School currently has approximately 930 pupils on role of which 36% are entitled to an FSM, there are also approximately 100 teaching and support staff working within the school. The school three years ago has had a new extension built, which contains an additional catering service point. The successful contractor will be expected to introduce an exciting new food concept in partnership with the Client for the future, in the both service areas. The proposed food concept should create an improved ambiance within the dining room and a more pleasant dining experience for both the students and staff. Regular customer and parental engagement will be required to gain feedback to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. The contract being offered will commence on 1 January 2023 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The Client has taken the decision that all meat served will be certified by the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC UK). The Halal Monitoring Committee is an independent, not for profit, registered charity organisation whose main aim is to certify the production of genuine Halal food. HMC complies with the UK Laws for food production, as well as Islamic dietary compliance Laws. HMC promotes animal welfare, issues of food safety, hygiene and quality in compliance with UK Law and within the teachings of the Islamic faith. HMC works with companies who are involved in the production and supply of Halal food, to independently certify all products to provide assurance to the Muslim community that all food meets the high standards of Halal. These new standards of operation should meet the needs of the pupils’ moving forwards into this contract term. The current range of foods needs to be expanded along with the service provision. It is one of the objectives of this tender that the successful contractor will utilise the local supply chain and farming” belt” in Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire and surrounding areas to source all fresh produce, namely being: Bakery Products Meat Fruit and Vegetables Dairy Products As you can appreciate, working with the local community is something that the Academy strives to do at all times and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire local suppliers (within a 40-mile radius of the school). The HMC Halal butcher should be one known to the local community and be based locally. Yardleys School also seeks to ensure that the catering operation will have the following objectives: 1. The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students 2. Providing continued value for money to the school ensuring that the students are consistently provided with a quality meal with reasonable portion sizes at a reasonable price. 3. A series of theme days are organised and run throughout the year with an exciting and robust marketing plan that is communicated effectively to both pupils, staff and parents alike. See SQ Document for more information.

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 000-006948


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

21 October 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

abm catering limited

Eagle Court, Saltisford

Warwickshire

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG13 - Warwickshire
National registration number

04168334

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: £540,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £845,449.73


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-2023512-PRO-22958899

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Yardleys School

Reddings Lane, Tyseley

Birmingham

B11 3EY

Country

United Kingdom