Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents. The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and ... Westcountry Schools Trust Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service - Opportunity Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service Westcountry Schools Trust F02: Contract notice Notice reference: 2024/S 000-034677 Published 25 October 2024, 1:48pm Watch this notice Contents Open all one. Contracting authorityI. Contracting authorityPress escape key to exit two. Object (3 lots)II. Object (3 lots) Scope of the procurement Lot 1. Devon Lot 2. Plymouth Lot 3. All Schools three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationIII. Legal, economic, financial and technical information four. ProcedureIV. Procedure six. Complementary informationVI. Complementary information Download PDF version Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authority one.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addresses Westcountry Schools Trust Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0JA Contact Josie Medforth Email josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk Telephone +44 7857426127 Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Internet address(es) Main address https://www.westst.org.uk Buyer's address https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43212 one.2) Information about joint procurementI.2) Information about joint procurement The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body one.3) CommunicationI.3) Communication The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.mytenders.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.mytenders.co.uk one.4) Type of the contracting authorityI.4) Type of the contracting authority Body governed by public law one.5) Main activityI.5) Main activity Education Section two: ObjectSection II: Object two.1) Scope of the procurementII.1) Scope of the procurement two.1.1) TitleII.1.1) Title Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service two.1.2) Main CPV codeII.1.2) Main CPV code 55524000 - School catering services two.1.3) Type of contractII.1.3) Type of contract Services two.1.4) Short descriptionII.1.4) Short description The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents. The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and support of the Bidder. It is the expectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a high standard of food quality to deliver the proposed menu. The Bidder 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 this Specification of Requirement. two.1.5) Estimated total valueII.1.5) Estimated total value Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000 two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: Yes Tenders may be submitted for all lots two.2) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.1) TitleII.2.1) Title Devon Lot No 1 two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 55524000 - School catering services 55520000 - Catering services 15894210 - School meals two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKK41 - Plymouth Main site or place of performance Various school sites across Devon. Refer to tender documents for the site addresses two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across all schools , delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. Schools included in this Lot: Ashburton Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Ermington Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents two.2.6) Estimated valueII.2.6) Estimated value Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.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 Two further one year extensions (3+1+1) two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: No two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.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) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.1) TitleII.2.1) Title Plymouth Lot No 2 two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 55524000 - School catering services 55520000 - Catering services 15894210 - School meals two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKK41 - Plymouth Main site or place of performance Various school sites across Plymouth. Refer to tender documents for the site addresses two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across all schools , delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. Schools included in this Lot: Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Glen Park Primary School Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Woodford Primary School two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents two.2.6) Estimated valueII.2.6) Estimated value Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.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 Two further one year extensions (3+1+1) two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: No two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.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) DescriptionII.2) Description two.2.1) TitleII.2.1) Title All Schools Lot No 3 two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s) 55524000 - School catering services 55520000 - Catering services 15894210 - School meals two.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performance NUTS codes UKK41 - Plymouth Main site or place of performance Various school sites across Devon and Plymouth. Refer to tender documents for the site addresses two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurement The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers greater transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across all schools , delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff. This Lot is for all schools and therefore a combination of the school sites from Lots 1 & 2 two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents two.2.6) Estimated valueII.2.6) Estimated value Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000 two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemII.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 Two further one year extensions (3+1+1) two.2.10) Information about variantsII.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about options Options: No two.2.13) Information about European Union FundsII.2.13) Information about European Union Funds The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical informationSection III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information three.1) Conditions for participationIII.1) Conditions for participation three.1.2) Economic and financial standingIII.1.2) Economic and financial standing Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents three.1.3) Technical and professional abilityIII.1.3) Technical and professional ability Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents three.2) Conditions related to the contractIII.2) Conditions related to the contract three.2.2) Contract performance conditionsIII.2.2) Contract performance conditions Refer to the tender document set and the contract terms Section four. ProcedureSection IV. Procedure four.1) DescriptionIV.1) Description four.1.1) Type of procedureIV.1.1) Type of procedure Open procedure four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes four.2) Administrative informationIV.2) Administrative information four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participateIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date 6 December 2024 Local time 12:00pm four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedIV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted English four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderIV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender) four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tendersIV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Date 6 December 2024 Local time 12:00pm Section six. Complementary informationSection VI. Complementary information six.1) Information about recurrenceVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No six.3) Additional informationVI.3) Additional information NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233085. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:233085) six.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4) Procedures for review six.4.1) Review bodyVI.4.1) Review body Public Procurement Review Service Cabinet Office London Email publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk Telephone +44 3450103503 Country United Kingdom Internet address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation proceduresVI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures Westcountry Schools Trust Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0JA Country United Kingdom six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtainedVI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained Westcountry Schools Trust Harford Road Ivybridge PL21 0JA Country United Kingdom Back to top 1729880167 Support links About us Contact us Accessibility statement Terms and conditions Privacy notice Cookies Data and API All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. 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The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and ...  Notice typeF02: Contract noticeClosing6 December 2024, 12:00pmContract locationUKK41 - PlymouthTotal value £10,000,000 Lot values £10,000,000; £10,000,000; £10,000,000 Publication date25 October 2024, 1:48pm