Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ventrust Multi Academy Trust
Woodwater Academy, Woodwater Lane Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AW
Contact
Lynne Hyland
Telephone
+44 3003034360
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust Food Supply Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The proposed contract will be for a provision of food supply to support the delivery of school catering services in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents.The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Contractors shall deliver a service that is value for money together with a streamlined service, demonstrating clear lines of communication to ensure contract requirements are met.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £650,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Bidders can bid for any combination if they do not wish to bid for all Lots.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fresh Meats
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15119000 - Various meats
- 15110000 - Meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
Main site or place of performance
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5AW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Contractors shall deliver a service that is value for money together with a streamlined service, demonstrating clear lines of communication to ensure contract requirements are met.
The Contractor must be able to provide products that comply with the Government Buying Standards as a minimum. The standards cover:
a. Sustainability.
b. animal welfare.
c. ethical trading.
d. environmental standards and nutritional standards.
These standards shall apply in respect of all products supplied and activities carried out under the Contract.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Frozen Goods
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
Main site or place of performance
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5AW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Contractors shall deliver a service that is value for money together with a streamlined service, demonstrating clear lines of communication to ensure contract requirements are met.
The Contractor must be able to provide products that comply with the Government Buying Standards as a minimum. The standards cover:
a. Sustainability.
b. animal welfare.
c. ethical trading.
d. environmental standards and nutritional standards.
These standards shall apply in respect of all products supplied and activities carried out under the Contract.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dry Goods
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15893000 - Dry goods
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
Main site or place of performance
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5AW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Contractors shall deliver a service that is value for money together with a streamlined service, demonstrating clear lines of communication to ensure contract requirements are met.
The Contractor must be able to provide products that comply with the Government Buying Standards as a minimum. The standards cover:
a. Sustainability.
b. animal welfare.
c. ethical trading.
d. environmental standards and nutritional standards.
These standards shall apply in respect of all products supplied and activities carried out under the Contract.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fresh Vegetables & Fruit
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03221000 - Vegetables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
Main site or place of performance
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5AW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking Contractors to provide locally and responsibly sourced, fresh, high-quality ingredients and food stuffs, suitable for the production of healthy meals for the school catering teams. Contractors shall deliver a service that is value for money together with a streamlined service, demonstrating clear lines of communication to ensure contract requirements are met.
The Contractor must be able to provide products that comply with the Government Buying Standards as a minimum. The standards cover:
a. Sustainability.
b. animal welfare.
c. ethical trading.
d. environmental standards and nutritional standards.
These standards shall apply in respect of all products supplied and activities carried out under the Contract.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 June 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To support the tender process and in recognition of the process including potential bidders who are small, medium enterprises that are not experienced in completing and submitting tenders, the Trust is going to hold an on-site tender clarification meeting. The objective of the meeting is to talk through the tender pack, provide instructions on how to submit a tender and provide opportunities for you to ask any clarification questions.
Please see the details below:
Wednesday 10th July 2024
The Barnstaple Hotel
Time: 11:30 – 13:00
The Barnstaple Hotel
Braunton Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1LE
T: 01271 376221
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