Planning

Westcountry Schools Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Services

  • Westcountry Schools Trust

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-022587

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048318

Published 22 July 2024, 8:39am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Westcountry Schools Trust

Ivybridge Community College, Harford Road

Ivybridge, Devon

PL21 0JA

Contact

Gosha Tymko

Email

mtymko@westst.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.westst.org.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.mytenders.co.uk

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

Email

josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.mytenders.co.uk

Buyer's address

www.mytenders.co.uk

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.

A MS Teams link will be provided upon receipt of receiving your email.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232364.

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