Scope
Reference
ACE01.62
Description
The proposed contract will be for a food supply provision that will provide high quality and fresh, local ingredients and food stuffs for the school catering provision in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents. The Trust is looking for suppliers that can provide locally sourced, fresh, high quality and value for money products to enable school catering teams to create fresh and healthy school meals for pupils and staff. The Tenderer is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the roles and responsibilities as identified in Document 2. Specification of Requirement.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Fresh Meats
Description
The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. To meet the Minimum Conditions of Participation for this contract, the Contractor will have the following accreditations in place: a. Red Tractor - to give the Trust assurance that the entire food chain meets high standards that exceed minimum UK welfare requirements, ensuring ethical sourcing and quality control. b. EBLEX (AHDB Beef and Lamb - to integrate Quality Standard beef and lamb into school menus and provide the Trust assurance of traceability, animal welfare, food safety and quality assurance. c. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) - to give assurance that menus will contain seafood that is sustainably sourced, aligning with national food standards and educational initiatives.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy
Description
The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents. The Trust desires that Contractors have in place the BRCGS - Global Standard for Food Safety accreditation or equivalent (SALSA, ISO 22000) that will give the Trust assurance that the Contractor's food production site: a. Implements robust food safety systems (e.g., HACCP) b. Has comprehensive traceability c. Follows legal and customer safety requirements d. Operates under hygienic and controlled conditions
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Description
The Contractor is required to be able to supply and deliver the list of food items for this Lot, which is listed in Appendix A in the tender documents.
Contract 1. Lot 1 Fresh Meat
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Fresh Meats
Supplier
Contract value
- £380,000 excluding VAT
- £456,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two further years in 12 month increments (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to add in extra schools that join the Trust
CPV classifications
- 15119000 - Various meats
- 15130000 - Meat products
Contract locations
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 2. Lot 2 Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,260,000 excluding VAT
- £1,512,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two further year in 12 month increments (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to add in extra schools that join the Trust
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Contract locations
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
- UKK4 - Devon
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Lots
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Supplier
Contract value
- £380,000 excluding VAT
- £456,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two further years in 12 month increments (3+1+1)
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to add in extra schools that join the Trust
CPV classifications
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
Contract locations
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
- UKK4 - Devon
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Fresh Meats
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03034745
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQB-7747-PBGR
Dole Baird House, Liverpool Innovation Park
Liverpool
L7 9NJ
United Kingdom
Email: jean.debeer@dole.co.uk
Website: http://dole.co.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD
- Companies House: 04764681
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGR-2756-BYGV
Unit 11-12 Oxonian Park
Kidlington
OX5 1FP
United Kingdom
Email: accounts@savona.co.uk
Website: http://www.savona.co.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Fresh Meat
Contract 2. Lot 2 Frozen, Dry, Ambient and Dairy
Contracting authority
THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Companies House: 10098444
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNM-4868-XBBN
Totnes St Johns C Of E Primary School
Totnes
TQ9 5TZ
United Kingdom
Email: sam.ward@acexcellence.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government