Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust
3 Eleven Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Contact
Lauren Baxter
Telephone
+44 7745531495
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG3 - West Midlands
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10060889
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
Invitation to Tender For a Framework Agreement for Management of Catering Services at drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55524000 - School catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: -
- Audley Primary School
- Beechwood CE Primary School
- Bromley Pensnett Primary School
- Hawbush Primary School
- Hob Green Primary School
- Jervoise School
- Paganel Primary School
- Princethorpe Infant School
- Princethorpe Junior School
- The Oaks Primary School and Nursery
- The Oval School
- Wychall Primary School
drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry.
At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice.
The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:
• A contractor that shares the Trust's values of inclusion, sustainability, partnership, integrity, respect and excellence.
• A catering service that is well managed and works in partnership with the Trust's management teams.
• A menu offer that demonstrates value for money, seasonality & flexibility to reflect each Schools unique demographics.
• A strong Contractor Area Manager(s) who will develop and lead the teams to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this.
• A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust.
• Investment in the Trust's catering service alongside social value, engagement & marketing projects in return for a tenure of contract.
• A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal.
• A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal.
• Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented.
• A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors.
• A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities.
• A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor.
• A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Evaluation of ITT response (22 questions), weighted scoring of 28 bespoke criteria, 50/50 cost & quality
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2x 1 year extension
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
2x 1 year extensions
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 January 2025
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 January 2025
Local time
3:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Red Box CS
Harrogate
Telephone
+44 7745531495
Country
United Kingdom