Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Concepts

• birmingham
• school catering
• st thomas cofe primary academy
• cofe primary academy
• catering services
• primary academy
• birmingham primary cluster
• st mary’s cofe primary academy
• birmingham st johns
• catering

Location

Birmingham

Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: LOT 1: St Mary’s CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 January 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Please note, as a Lotted tender, each Lot has the option to award their contract individually. However, it is the intention of the Cluster to maximise on economies of scale gained by a collaborative procurement venture and awarding to a single contractor, or minimal contractors. The total annual contract value is £453,000. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trust. Furthermore, it will be beneficial that the successful contractor has experience (and suitable capacity) to mobile multiple Schools successfully, in a short period of time. As a result, the successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Birmingham, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced foodservice that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Please note, each School must be able to tailor their menu to ensure maximum uptake at their School, thus aiding the financial performance of the account. 3.Offering frequent themed menus, both company-driven and bespoke to the Schools’ calendars, as well as added value initiatives that support the curriculum. 4.Experienced and proactive contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each Schools will be imperative. 5.Total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand as well as forthcoming management information regarding the financial and operational performance of the catering provision. 6.Well-trained catering teams at each School, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 7.An effective marketing campaign that is suitable and appropriate for each School that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 8.The development of an economically and environmentally sustainable service. See SQ Document for further information.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 55524000 - School catering services

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A BID FOR EACH LOT OF INTEREST* The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity. The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./825K... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/825KU2QF5B GO Reference: GO-2024628-PRO-26749051