Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0XB
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
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
Beaumont 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 tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities of Beaumont 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: £3,047,638.62
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Beaumont School is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire and is an 11-18 mixed community school rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school currently has 1,117 in Years 7-11 and a further 487 in the sixth form. The school employs approximately 200 staff. Beaumont is part of the School Rebuilding Programme which is expected to commence in 2025 with potential for refurbishment of the catering service. The tender The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities of Beaumont School, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements, ensuring a focus on sustainability and value for money. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Beaumont for the duration of this contract. School will be open to receive students for 189 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst Beaumont School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Beaumont School expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. Beaumont School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. Beaumont School believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As a school who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor’s tender submission would be welcomed. Beaumont School is currently working towards achieving Eco School status and we would expect the successful contractor to fully support this. See SQ Documentation 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
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract had 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: 2023/S 000-032444
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
17 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park
Rubery, West Midlands
B45 9PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
02114954
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: £2,395,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,047,638.62
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. T
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0XB
Country
United Kingdom