Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Westcountry Schools Trust
Ivybridge Community College, Harford Road
Ivybridge, Devon
PL21 0JA
Contact
Gosha Tymko
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
PHP Law LLP
6 Delamore Park, Cornwood
Ivybridge
PL21 9QP
Contact
Josie Medforth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's 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
Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Trust is seeking a Contractor(s) that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services.
Propose for the contract to be a 3+1+1
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Plymouth
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Main site or place of performance
Westcountry Schools Trust HQ, Morley Meadow
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth PL9 7GN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.
In addition to the above, the Contractor shall:
a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust.
b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services.
c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils.
d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.
The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement.
The sites included in this Lot are as follows:
Austin Farm Academy
Boringdon Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Morley Meadow Primary School
Oreston Community Academy
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Woodford Primary School
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Devon
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
Main site or place of performance
Westcountry Schools Trust HQ, Morley Meadow
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth PL9 7GN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.
In addition to the above, the Contractor shall:
a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust.
b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services.
c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils.
d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.
The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement.
The sites included in this Lot are as follows:
Ashburton Primary School
Buckfastleigh Primary School
Ermington Primary School
Holbeton Primary School
Ivybridge Community College
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
South Dartmoor Community College
Stowford School
Ugborough Primary School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Yealmpton Primary School
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - All Lots
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Main site or place of performance
Westcountry Schools Trust HQ, Morley Meadow
51 Encombe Street, Plymouth PL9 7GN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement.
In addition to the above, the Contractor shall:
a. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust.
b. deliver a high-quality service, ensuring food quality, whilst delivering value for money for schools, parents and pupils using the services.
c. provide management information and partnership working to improve take-up of meals, and continuous improvement particularly for FSM pupils.
d. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.
The specifics for the service operating model are laid out in the specification of requirement.
The sites included in Lot 3 are as follows:
Ashburton Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Boringdon Primary School
Buckfastleigh Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Ermington Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
Holbeton Primary School
Ivybridge Community College
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge
Morley Meadow Primary School
Oreston Community Academy
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
South Dartmoor Community College
Stowford School
Ugborough Primary School
Woodford Primary School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Yealmpton Primary School
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 October 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
There will be a a virtual pre market engagement Q&A session held via MS Teams on Wednesday 7th August at 11am. Please register your interest, by emailing the attendee's name, role in the company and email address to tenders@phplaw.co.uk.
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