Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Thomson House School
27 Sheen Lane
London
SW14 8HY
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.thomsonhouseschool.org/
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
Thomson House 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 successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Thomson House 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: £661,025
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Thomson House School is a 2-form Primary School in Richmond, South-West London. The first school in Stamp Education Trust, it opened in 2013 and now operates with all year groups – Reception to Year 6. As an academy, Thomson House has always strived to do things differently, it benefits from an engaged and active parent body, with school values of Curiosity, Courage and Kindness.
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 for the 365 students on roll and 50 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The school has a policy of compulsory school meals for all pupils believing strongly in the value of a daily hot meal for every child.
The contract being tendered is for three years in duration, with the option to extend for 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 Thomson House School for the duration of this contract.
The School year is based on a calendar of 190 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for 185 days.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes lunch and occasional hospitality as well as free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and any 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, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
Thomson House 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. The School expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values.
Further information can be found within the SQ Document.
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
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: 2021/S 000-004989
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
23 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Accent Catering Services
Elizabeth House,, 56-60 London Road
Staines-Upon-Thames
TW18 4HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
National registration number
04298350
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: £661,025
Total value of the contract/lot: £800,963
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=616256591
GO Reference: GO-202184-PRO-18682781
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Thomson House School
London
SW14 8HY
Country
United Kingdom