Opportunity

School Meals and Shire Hall Catering Services Framework Agreement

  • Gloucestershire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-021861

Published 3 September 2021, 12:21pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Gloucestershire County Council

Shire Hall

Gloucester

GL1 2TH

Contact

Mrs Foong Ken Pagan

Email

foongken.pagan@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1452425586

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

School Meals and Shire Hall Catering Services Framework Agreement

Reference number

DN567428

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55523100 - School-meal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is procuring a Framework Agreement for the supply of school meals in 170 primary, secondary and special schools in Gloucestershire; and the supply of catering services at Shire Hall.

The Framework Agreement consists of two Lots;

Lot 1 the supply of school meals in 170 primary, secondary and special schools in Gloucestershire.

Lot 2 the supply of catering services at Shire Hall only.

The Framework Agreement for the supply of school meals will be effective from 28th July 2022 to 31st July 2026. The estimated total framework value is £45 Million over its term. The Lot 1 Call-Off Contracts shall continue for a minimum period of 2 years and include options to extend their terms for a further period of not more than 4 years.

The Framework Agreement for the supply of catering services at Shire Hall will be effective from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2026. The pre-Covid value of the Shire Hall catering is £1 million over 4 years. However, this figure will probably reduce, as the medium and long term staffing levels at Shire Hall may only be 25-40% of the pre-Covid levels. The Lot 2 Call-Off Contract shall continue for a period of 4 years.

Lots 1 and Lot 2 will be awarded separately. Bidders for Lot 1 will also be required to bid for Lot 2. The Authority reserves the right not to award any lot.

Site Visits will held on 14th September 2021, refer to the documents GCC Site visits Lot 1, GCC Site visits Lot 2 and Site Visits Agenda.

Due to restrictions, only one representative from each company will be allowed to attend site visit.

Confirmation of the representatives Name, Position and Company needs to be emailed to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk by Friday 10th September 2021

A Lateral flow test will need to be taken on Monday 13th September 2021 by each representative and the clear result confirmed by email to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Mask wearing is part of GCC corporate policy, and is in enforcement when on premises.

TUPE

Please note that TUPE will apply for Lot 1 School Meals.

In order to obtain the TUPE details you will need to complete, sign and return the Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A).

The Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A) should be returned via Supplying the South West. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Please ensure you use the messaging functionality to return the duly signed Confidentiality Agreement.

Please note that if you do not obtain the TUPE information your bid may be regarded as non-compliant.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £46,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 School Meals

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55524000 - School catering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is procuring a Framework Agreement for the supply of school meals in 170 primary, secondary and special schools in Gloucestershire.

The Framework Agreement for the supply of school meals will be effective from 28th July 2022 to 31st July 2026. The estimated total framework value is £45 Million over its term. The Lot 1 Call-Off Contracts shall continue for a minimum period of 2 years and include options to extend their terms for a further period of not more than 4 years.

Please note that Bidders for Lot 1 will also be required to bid for Lot 2.

Site Visits will held on 14th September 2021, refer to the documents GCC Site visits Lot 1, GCC Site Visits Lot 2 and Site Visits Agenda for further information.

Due to restrictions, only one representative from each company will be allowed to attend site visit.

Confirmation of the representatives Name, Position and Company needs to be emailed to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk by Friday 10th September 2021

A Lateral flow test will need to be taken on Monday 13th September 2021 by each representative and the clear result confirmed by email to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Mask wearing is part of GCC corporate policy, and is in enforcement when on premises.

TUPE

Please note that TUPE will apply for Lot 1 School Meals.

In order to obtain the TUPE details you will need to complete, sign and return the Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A).

The Confidentiality Certificate (Appendix A) should be returned via Supplying the South West. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Please ensure you use the messaging functionality to return the duly signed Confidentiality Agreement.

Please note that if you do not obtain the TUPE information your bid may be regarded as non-compliant.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

TUPE applies for Lot 1 School Meals

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 Shire Hall Catering Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55520000 - Catering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is procuring a Framework Agreement for the supply of catering services at Shire Hall.

The Framework Agreement for the supply of catering services at Shire Hall will be effective from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2026. The pre-Covid value of the Shire Hall catering is £1 million over 4 years. However, this figure will probably reduce, as the medium and long term staffing levels at Shire Hall may only be 25-40% of the pre-Covid levels. The Lot 2 Call-Off Contract shall continue for a period of 4 years.

Site Visits will held on 14th September 2021, refer to the documents GCC Site visits Lot 2 and Site Visits Agenda for further information

Due to restrictions, only one representative from each company will be allowed to attend site visit.

Confirmation of the representatives Name, Position and Company needs to be emailed to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk by Friday 10th September 2021

A Lateral flow test will need to be taken on Monday 13th September 2021 by each representative and the clear result confirmed by email to support@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Mask wearing is part of GCC corporate policy, and is in enforcement when on premises.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with a single operator

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

8 October 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

8 October 2021

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Gloucestershire County Council

Gloucester

GL1 2TH

Country

United Kingdom