Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham
B37 5JS
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG32 - Solihull
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10017934
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
Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at Grace Academy Solihull
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Grace Academy Solihull has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £326,891 / Highest offer: £399,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG32 - Solihull
Main site or place of performance
Grace Academy Solihull, Chapelhouse Rd, Birmingham, B37 5JS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aims of the Service
The Grace Academy Solihull wish to be at the forefront of educational catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.
At this time, the School's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The engagement of the pupils is important they want to continue building a relationship with the local community.
The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: -
• A catering service that understands the context of the school, pupils and wider community.
• A strong Contractor Area Manager who lives local to the school and will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this.
• A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the School.
• Investment in the School's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract.
• A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
• A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
• Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
• A hospitality service that will help showcase the School through events to parents and visitors.
• A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities.
• A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor.
• A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.
• A Contractor with other local operations which can be used to share resources and support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2024/S 000-004856
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABM Catering Limited
Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Companies House
04168334
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £326,891.45
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box Consultancy Services Ltd
Harrogate
HG2 8PB
Country
United Kingdom