Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust
Tennyson Road Primary School North, Surrey Street
Luton
LU1 3BZ
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1276673880
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH21 - Luton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.tennysonroad.school/index.asp
one.1) Name and addresses
Tennyson Road Primary School South
Tennyson Road
Luton
LU1 3RS
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH21 - Luton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.tennysonroad.school/index.asp
one.1) Name and addresses
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis
Bedfordshire
LU5 5QN
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.limetree.academy/index.asp
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,423,969.65
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH21 - Luton
Main site or place of performance
Luton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil taste and dietary requirements. The wish is for the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered at the schools and make recommendations accordingly.
The expectation of the successful contractor is to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters.
The Schools within the Trust believe that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning.
The schools are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor’s tender submission would be welcomed.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.
Whilst the Trust prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
The successful contractor should also have an established record in successfully managing the TUPE process, the Supplier may also be required to apply for a ‘Pass Through’ admission agreement (ABS) in order to manage the LGPS associated with certain members of the catering team. Furthermore, the contractor should ideally have a strong operational base in the local area.
Ultimately, it is important that the Contractor can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that delivers continual ‘best value’ to all schools within the Trust.
Please see SQ document for more information.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Contract start date
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: 2024/S 000-013025
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
11 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
abm catering limited
abm catering limited, Eagle Court, Saltisford
Warwick
CV34 4AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
National registration number
04168334
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: £1,318,250
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,423,969.65
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=878089716
GO Reference: GO-2024725-PRO-27000103
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust
Tennyson Road Primary School North, Surrey Street
Luton
LU1 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom