Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Red Kite Learning Trust
Red Kite Learning Trust, Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road
Harrogate
HG2 9PH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
National Framework for Food Supply Broker Services 2024
Reference number
AVP-RKLT-2005
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Red Kite Learning Trust are looking to establish a framework of providers for Food Supply Broker Services within the UK. The framework will allow Clients to access a framework providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs and associated items within the UK for the public sector. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of 1 year, at the discretion of the contracting authority and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework will be an all-encompassing lot covering the whole of the UK, which will operate with a maximum of 5 consultants. This framework agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Public-sector bodies, including Charities in the UK.
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: £225,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48490000 - Procurement software package
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55524000 - School catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55512000 - Canteen management services
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To establish a framework of Organisations capable of providing purchase to pay (P2P) solutions in relation to the provision of food stuffs within the UK for the whole of the Public Sector. The framework will aim to provide the Public sector with a compliant framework that enables organisations to be able to purchase from local, as well as national providers via consolidated orders through a single P2P ordering portal. The scope of service for any appointed Organisation is:- Consolidated ordering portal- Supplier management carried out by the provider- Quality checks- Certification checks- Assisting Suppliers in obtaining relevant quality checks- Provide single consolidated invoice to client- Actual food suppliers to ship the products directly to client- Organisation carries out competitions on behalf of the client (if required), including any providers that the client wishes, to ensure value for money for the client- Organisation sets up the supply chain on the portal so that client can only order from the specified providers, including covering minimum order values- Organisation manages the supply chain- Organisation works with client to offer nutritional advice- Organisation works with client to provide supporting marketing materials around any new products or themes that the client requires- Organisation supports the client around menu creation, both in terms of cost and nutritional content. It is proposed that the term of this framework agreement will be for a period of 3 years from 18th November 2024, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year at the discretion of the Central Purchasing Body and subject to satisfactory performance. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirement. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open Procedure. The framework will operate with a single lot and will operate with a maximum of 5 Suppliers.
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 000-022966
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
AVP-RKLT-2005
Lot No
Lot 1
Title
Food Supply Broker Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
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: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allmanhall Ltd
West Barn, Manor Farm, Bradford Road
Corsham
SN13 0NY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
E-Foods Limited
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham, Rubery
Birmingham
B45 9PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pelican Procurement Services
Ascent 4 Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough
Farnborough
GU14 6XN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
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: £225,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £225,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please see the below user guide detailing the outcome of the procurement https://pagabo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Food_Broker_Services_FWK_Guide_2024.watermarkedindd.pdf
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Courts of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom