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SSC EDAT Catering Service Contract 01_09

  • Edmonton Academy Trust C/o School Smart Consultants Limited

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract notice)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-014160

Published 24 May 2022, 9:14am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Edmonton Academy Trust C/o School Smart Consultants Limited

First Floor 6 Nelson Street

Southend-on-sea

SS1 1EF

Email

info@schsmart.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1702965096

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.schsmart.co.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42914

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.mytenders.co.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

SSC EDAT Catering Service Contract 01_09

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55524000 - School catering services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Edmonton Academy Trust are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to supply catering services to Edmonton County Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Schools and new Salmon’s Brook School located in North London, United Kingdom.

The Trust will sign a contract with the successful Contractor for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. It is expected that the contract will commence 1st September 2022.

Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the Invitation to Tender instructions.

It is the intent of the Trust to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive at a Silver Food for Life standard.

The Trust is keen to open a separate provision for the 6th form. Offering an all-day service, providing a range of suitable snacks and beverages that are appealing and priced to retain patronage throughout the day. A coffee offer is central to the provision of these offers.

The Secondary campuses have the benefit of two external service pods (one at each site). Currently these pods are not being used. The Trust would like Tenderers to consider the incorporation of these pods and the possibility of other areas that could be utilised across the sites.

In addition, there is a potential to offer a service for lettings. Tenderers proposals and ideas will be welcomed and considered.

The Trust is keen to appoint a catering contractor who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55524000 - School catering services
  • 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
  • 55520000 - Catering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI54 - Enfield

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender giving adequate consideration to the entire tender package. The requirements for submission of tenders is set out within the Invitation to Tender document.

Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate,

- A thorough understanding of the Scope of Work

- Ability to deliver the services required and have a flexible approach

- Technical expertise and relevant experience

- Best value for money

- Suitability for the undertaking of the work.

- Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.

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) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

28 June 2022

Local time

5:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226388.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

(MT Ref:226388)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit