Contract

Catering Services to Firs Farm Primary School and Oakthorpe Primary School

  • Firs Farm Primary School and Oakthorpe Primary School C/o SSC Partnership Limited

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-029844

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03c249

Published 10 October 2023, 3:04pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Firs Farm Primary School and Oakthorpe Primary School C/o SSC Partnership Limited

12 Nelson Street

Southend-on-sea

SS1 1EF

Email

info@sscpartnership.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1702338880

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://sscpartnership.co.uk

Buyer's address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sscpartnership

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

Catering Services to Firs Farm Primary School and Oakthorpe Primary School

Reference number

SSC FFPS_OTPS CTR 08_23

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

SSC Partnership on behalf of Firs Farm and Oakthorpe Primary Schools are currently out to tender for the provision of catering services.Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of this website and selecting the View Details button of this project.The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 23rd May 2023.Company site visits will take place on Thursday 4th May (more details in the ITT).Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above

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: £2,250,000

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
  • 55520000 - Catering services
  • 55524000 - School catering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI54 - Enfield
Main site or place of performance

Firs Farm Primary School, Rayleigh Road, Palmers Green London N13 5QPOakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane, London N13 6BY

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender giving adequate consideration to the entire tender package. Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.Firs Farm and Oakthorpe Primary Schools are in the London Borough of Enfield, and benefit from close links to the A10, A406, M25 and M11. The schools are situated within 1.5 miles of each other (approximately 11 minutes travel time by car) and provide education to children aged from 2- 11. They are large schools and have a combined number of 1100 pupils. Food is a central influence on health and wellbeing, and it is crucial for children's development. School food must be tasty, nourishing and meet the dietary needs of all children, whilst remaining accessible to all.It is the intent of the schools to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive to a Silver Food for Life standard. An unlimited salad bar option would be welcomed. The schools would welcome investment from Tenderers in new dining hall furniture (stackable and easily moveable tables and chairs) and heavy kitchen equipment.The schools are keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.

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


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: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-011339


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SSC FFPS_OTPS CTR 08_23

Title

Catering Services for Firs Farm and Oakthorpe Primary Schools

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 July 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

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: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Taylor Shaw

The Courtyard Catherine Street

Macclesfield

SK11 6ET

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
National registration number

06576188

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: £2,250,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £2,250,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

London

Country

United Kingdom