Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CORE Education Trust
156 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SJ
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Telephone
+44 2081332224
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main 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
CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.
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: £3,371,475
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Main site or place of performance
Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people’s lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence. CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. CORE Education Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the schools, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 1st August 2023. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing Catering staff, of which some may members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.
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: 2023/S 000-004245
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
004245
Title
CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 July 2023
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
Mellors Catering Services
West Lancs Technology Centre, White Moss Business Park, Moss Lane View
Skelmersdale
WN8 9TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
National registration number
07717083
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: £3,371,475
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,300,400
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.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
CORE Education Trust
156 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SJ
Country
United Kingdom