Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust
HARROGATE
HG2 8JR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10055082
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://yorkshirecauseway.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
Catering Services for Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services on site at four of their Primary schools.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £200,000 / Highest offer: £212,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
St Peter's CE Primary School
Belford Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1JA
Hampsthwaite CE Primary School
Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, HG3 2EZ
All Saints CE Primary School
Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, HG3 1HD
North Rigton CE Primary School
Hall Green Lane, North Rigton, Leeds, LS170DW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:-
• A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team.
• A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. If possible, the Trust would like a dedicated person to manage all schools within the group.
• A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust, with good communication with key staff in each school.
• Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract.
• A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
• A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
• Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
• A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors.
• A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities.
• A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor.
• A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-008927
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
30 June 2023
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
Aspens Services
Worcester
WR5 2RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Companies House
06561073
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £200,000 / Highest offer: £212,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services Ltd
3 Sceptre House, Hornbeam Park North
Harrogate
HG2 8PB
Country
United Kingdom