- 1. Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
- 2. The Gryphon School
- 3. King Arthur’s School
- 4. Shaftesbury School
- 5. Shaftesbury CE Primary School
- 6. Thornford CE Primary School
- 7. St Mary's CE Primary School
- 8. St Andrew's Yetminster CE Primary School
- 9. Shillingstone CE Primary School
- 10. Motcombe CE Primary School
- 11. St Andrew's CE Primary School
- 12. Buckland Newton CE Primary School
- 13. Charlton Horethorne CE Primary School
- 14. St Nicholas CE Primary School
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
St Aldhelm’s House, Bristol Road, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4EQ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
The Gryphon School
Bristol Road, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4EQ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
King Arthur’s School
West Hill, Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9BX
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Shaftesbury School
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8ER
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://shaftesburyschool.co.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Shaftesbury CE Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8PZ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Thornford CE Primary School
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6QY
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
St Mary's CE Primary School
Mill Lane, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6RH
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.bradfordabbasprimary.co.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
St Andrew's Yetminster CE Primary School
Stonyacres, Yetminster, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6LS
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
Shillingstone CE Primary School
20 Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0TX
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Motcombe CE Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 9NT
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.1) Name and addresses
St Andrew's CE Primary School
56 West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 0PF
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://standrewsfontmell.co.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
Buckland Newton CE Primary School
Buckland Newton, Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7BY
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Charlton Horethorne CE Primary School
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4NL
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.charltonhorethorne.somerset.sch.uk
one.1) Name and addresses
St Nicholas CE Primary School
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 8EL
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK25 - Dorset
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.childokeford.dorset.sch.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Sherborne Area Schools' Trust ~ Catering Tender
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its’ schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider.
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: £3,422,903.13
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SAST is a family of 18 Primary and Secondary schools across Dorset and Somerset, working together to deliver educational excellence for all of the children within these communities. More information with regards to the Trust can be found here: https://www.sast.org.uk/ The Trust is seeking to ensure best value from the catering provision at its’ schools. Across the schools at present, there are some in house catering solutions, some contracted solutions, some schools that are hub kitchens and some that have their meals delivered in. This tender provides the opportunity to consolidate, streamline and improve the catering provision across the Trust, under one contracted provider. Contract value: Sales performance per annum for all schools is circa £735,000 The value of the new contract is therefore circa £3,675,000 (Total annual sales at all schools, multiplied by 5 as the maximum term of the contract is 5 years) The tender The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools 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 September 2024 to 31st August 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 Schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum or cost per meal, for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The School year at all schools, is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that Schools will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes (where applicable); morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged per pupil on uptake with a margin attached, and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust 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. The Trust 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. The Trust 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 schools 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. Please 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
two.2.14) Additional information
This contract has now 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 000-035284
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
24 May 2024
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
Aspens Services Ltd
Ground Floor,, Teme House, Whittington Hall
Whittington
WR5 2RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
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: £3,675,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,422,903.13
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=866757515
GO Reference: GO-202465-PRO-26436116
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
St Aldhelm’s House, Bristol Road, Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4EQ
Country
United Kingdom