Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Budehaven Community School
Valley Road
Bude
EX23 8DQ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.budehaven.cornwall.sch.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
Budehaven Community 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 Budehaven Community 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: £1,150,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Main site or place of performance
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 September 2022, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.
The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.
Budehaven Community School is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working within the education sector, secondary schools in particular. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Cornwall, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term.
The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.
The School wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process:
1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with the School, as well as the students and parents to promote the uptake of meals.
2.A well-trained catering team at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service.
4.A suitable, effective marketing campaign that should be promoted externally to both pupils and parents alike.
5.Frequent themed menus offering, plus initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities.
6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand.
7.All meals should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products, making use of the abundant, local supply chain within Cornwall.
Above all, the School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which promote active minds to enhance their learning experience, sourced as locally as possible.
To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the School is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality and innovation of the catering offer, as well the management support.
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: 2022/S 000-001863
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001863
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cleverchefs Ltd
Unit 13, Pacific Business Park, Pacific Road
Cardiff
CF24 5HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
National registration number
10049358
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,386,371.67
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=710542591
GO Reference: GO-202282-PRO-20718622
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Budehaven Community School
Valley Road
Bude
EX23 8DQ
Country
United Kingdom