Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Messingham Primary School
Briggate Drive, Messingham
Scunthorpe
DN17 3TN
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://messinghamprimary.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
Messingham Primary 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
Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes.
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: £408,112.55
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes.
Messingham Primary School Vison and Values - https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/
All bidders will be required to put forward capital investment into the kitchen to maintain and repair the expected service levels within your tender, currently there are no issues which have been highlighted by either the incumbent or client. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs.
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall
commitment to young people. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa £66,336
The recharge of all UFSM’s and FSM’s is to be based on £2.53 including KS2/paid meals and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers.
The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within
the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission.
Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of ‘prime quality’ The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process.
1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School
2."Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our pupils.
4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current “food trends” and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting.
5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike.
6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand.
7.To achieve overall a value for money is an objective of this tender – However please note that Messingham Primary School is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation, and the quality of the catering offer.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.
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: 2024/S 000-031480
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
6 February 2025
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
Aspens Services Ltd
International House 10 Beaufort Court, Admirals Way
London
E14 9XL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
06561073
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: £331,680
Total value of the contract/lot: £408,112.55
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=943613536 GO Reference: GO-2025423-PRO-30287969
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Messingham Primary School
Briggate Drive, Messingham
Scunthorpe
DN17 3TN
Country
United Kingdom