Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dagenham Park Church of England School
School Road, Dagenham
Essex
RM10 9QH
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.dagenhampark.org.uk/index.asp
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
Dagenham Park Church of England 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
Dagenham Park Church of England School is a large secondary school in Dagenham that is looking to appoint a new Catering Partner.
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: £2,924,179.86
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The school is currently looking for a catering contractor with extensive experience to provide catering services at Dagenham Park Church of England School. The contractor must be highly creative and innovative in increasing meal uptakes while introducing new food concepts that cater to the diverse range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The chosen contractor must have extensive knowledge and expertise in providing healthy food options that are fresh, seasonal, locally sourced, and prepared at the school. This includes being well-versed in nutritional standards and requirements to ensure that the menus fuel pupils throughout the day. Additionally, the contractor will be expected to conduct a comprehensive review of the current catering services and provide recommendations on how to enhance the existing offerings. The main aim of this exercise is to deliver a superior catering experience that aligns with the school's vision and values.
The chosen contractor must propose innovative ways to make the contract more environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. This should apply to both the contract delivery and the contractor's organization, following the environmental policies of Dagenham Park Church of England School. The contractor's approach to sustainability must align with that of the school.
The contract being tendered is from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028 for an initial 3-year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. The contract will operate as a guaranteed performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the school a guaranteed return/ cost for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the school for the duration of this contract.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes, breakfast mid-morning break, lunch, all hospitality, and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.
Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
Contract value:
Sales performance per annum is circa £421,693
The value of the new contract is circa £2,108,465 (Current annual contract cost, multiplied by 5, being the maximum 5-year term of the contract)
Other notes:
•Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis.
•Please be advised that there may be catering staff on LGPS, this will be confirmed before submitting a tender bid.
•Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to Aspens Catering Services.
•Please be advised that the School has a minimum requirement for a contractor’s employer liability/ public liability and professional indemnity insurance of £10m
•The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is £1m
•The winning bidder is required to pay the Litmus tender fee of £2,750 plus VAT, directly to the Litmus Partnership, upon contract award.
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
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 000-023644
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
19 March 2025
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
Innovate Services Ltd
St Andrews House, West Street
Woking
GU21 6EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
06420662
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: £2,108,465
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,924,179.86
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=946206426 GO Reference: GO-202551-PRO-30400163
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Dagenham Park Church of England School
School Road, Dagenham
Essex
RM10 9QH
Country
United Kingdom