Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Acer Trust
c/o Matthew Arnold School, Arnolds Way
Oxford
OX2 9JE
Contact
Lorraine Ashover
Telephone
+44 1256467107
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Education institute
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Acer Trust - Catering Services
Reference number
MPN-10177
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Acer Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the seven Trust schools is a mix of in-house and outsourced provision.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning break at some sites and a full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently 4064 pupils on roll for the academic year 2020/21. Of this figure, 320 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 310 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team (18) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,372,166
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 1
Lot No
Lot 1 - Botley School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Botley School, Elms Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JZ
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documents for details of school requirements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 2
Lot No
Lot 2 - Chalgrove Community Primary School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Chalgrove Community Primary School, High Street, Chalgrove, Oxon, OX44 7ST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details of the school requirements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 3
Lot No
Lot 3 - Icknield Community College
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Icknield Community College, Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 4
Lot No
Lot 4 - Matthew Arnold School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Matthew Arnold School, Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 5
Lot No
Lot 5 - Stadhampton Primary School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Stadhampton Primary School, Cratlands Close, Stadhampton, OX44 7XL
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 6
Lot No
Lot 6 - Watlington Primary School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Watlington Primary School, Love Lane, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5RB
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acer Trust - Lot 7
Lot No
Lot 7 - Wood Green School
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Wood Green School, Woodstock Road, Witney, OX28 1DX
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see tender documentation for full details of school requirements
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: All criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85
Price - Weighting: 15
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.
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
The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.
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: 2021/S 000-002485
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Botley Primary School
Lot No
1
Title
Catering Service - Botley Primary School
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cater Link Limited
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address
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: £394,837
Total value of the contract/lot: £484,367
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Chalgrove Community Primary School
Lot No
2
Title
Catering Service - Chalgrove Community Primary School
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cater Link Limited
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address
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: £239,230
Total value of the contract/lot: £293,689
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Icknield Community College
Lot No
3
Title
Catering Service - Icknield Community College
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dolce Ltd
Lowton Business Park, Newton Road
Lowton
WA3 2AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,036,613
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,100,138
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Matthew Arnold School
Lot No
4
Title
Catering Service - Matthew Arnold School
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Stadhampton Primary School
Lot No
5
Title
Catering Service - Stadhampton Primary School
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oxfordshire County Council
County Hall, New Road
Oxford
OX1 1ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address
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: £104,075
Total value of the contract/lot: £115,437
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Watlington Primary School
Lot No
6
Title
Catering Service - Watlington Primary School
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cater Link Limited
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address
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: £342,640
Total value of the contract/lot: £377,535
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Wood Green School
Lot No
7
Title
Catering Service - Wood Green School
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Acer Trust incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom