Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cluster of 3 Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets Catering Tender
c/o Cohesion Consulting Ltd
London
E1
Contact
Glenn Campbell
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home
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
Cluster of Three Secondary Schools Catering Tender Tower Hamlets
Reference number
CCL_018
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Three secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are tendering their catering services as a cluster with a 1st August 2023 contract start date and the first day of service being 1st September 2023. Whilst bidding as a cluster, each school reserves the right to awards its own preferred contractor.They are Bow School, Central Foundation Girls’ School and Morpeth School. Their combined roll is 4,369 and combined sales turnover is £850,000 per annum. Many of the catering teams have LGPS pensions, some have NEST. Full performance details for each school are in the SQ and ITT documents. This will be a second generation tender and each school is looking for a partner to drive positive change on site whilst working closely with the premises team; aligning with the school’s values.
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: £3,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Main site or place of performance
Bow School E3 3QWCentral Foundation Girl's School E3 2AEMorpeth School E2 0PX
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Three secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are tendering their catering services as a cluster with a 1st August 2023 contract start date and the first day of service being 1st September 2023. Whilst bidding as a cluster, each school reserves the right to awards its own preferred contractor.They are Bow School, Central Foundation Girls’ School and Morpeth School. Their combined student roll is 4,369 and combined sales turnover is £850,000 per annum. Many of the catering teams have LGPS pensions, some have NEST. Full performance details for each school are in the SQ and ITT documents. This will be a second generation tender and each school is looking for a partner to drive positive change on site whilst working closely with the premises team; aligning with the school’s values.The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Mr Lutfur Rahman, may be launching a programme to fund school meals from September 20232 for every KS3&4 student in Tower Hamlets. This will fundamentally change the dynamic of each school and this project, if launched, will commence in the middle of the ITT process. There are Conditions of Grant attached to the funding and these will be built into the ITT specification. As they are not yet confirmed the draft ITT may change significantly during the process. This may also increase the contract turnover by 33% each year.The Schools are all driving academic performance and ensure their students are fully prepared for the academic and commercial world after school. The three business managers are developing the catering services to reflect their own high aspirations and those of the Headteacher and SLT; the schools are tendering their catering services to deliver the very best service for every student at the school with great food every day.The three schools all have a substantial downturn in sales each year during Ramadan and Halal food is an absolute requirement. The ability to gain ABD status is also an absolute requirement. The contract start date is 1st August 2023 and the process will be an accelerated, restricted tender. This allows for the successful bidder to manage the services towards the summer recess and start the new academic year successfully. The contract will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising productivity through pro-active management and consistently high levels of service quality and tangible contract support. The schools and CCL expect the successful Contractor to guarantee their financial proposal within reason and deliver excellent standards.
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
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The schools require a contract start date of July 31st 2023 so an accelerated process is essential.
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 000-011540
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CCL_018
Title
Cluster of 3 Secondary Schools Catering Tender Tower Hamlets
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Olive Dining Ltd
Tandridge District Council Offices 8 Station Road East
Oxted
RH8 0BT
Telephone
+44 1959564700
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
National registration number
08093774
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,250,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Cohesion Consulting Ltd
16 Mount Pleasant
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1QU
Telephone
+447 895837811
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cohesion Consulting Ltd
16 Mount Pleasant
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1QU
Telephone
+44 7895837811
Country
United Kingdom