Catering Services for the Attigo Academy Trust

Concepts

• school catering
• attigo academy trust
• southend on sea
• intent of the trust
• catering services
• good value meal service
• agent of attigo academy trust
• catering provider
• catering company
• efficient service

Location

Southend on sea

Description

This contract opportunity has been issued by SSC Partnership Limited as an Agent of Attigo Academy Trust who are seeking a supplier to provide catering services to 5 primary schools within the Trust. School locations as below:Alma Primary School, Alma Road, Enfield EN3 4UFHoundsfield Primary School, Ripon Road, Edmonton N9 7REKeys Meadow Primary School, 84 Tysoe Avenue, Enfield EN3 6FBMerryhills Primary School, Bincote Road, Enfield EN2 7REWorcesters Primary School, Goat Lane, Enfield EN1 4UF Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest upon which the will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system.

Total Quantity or Scope

Open single stage procurement process. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the ITT instructions. The instructions are designed to ensure that all tenders are treated equally and comply with all the legal requirements for public sector procurement. Failure to comply with these instructions and conditions may invalidate your tender.This ITT is presented in three parts. Part 1 provides information about the ITT; Part 2 provides information about the Specification and Part 3 provides Schedules for completion and return by Tenderers. It is the intent of the Trust to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive at a Silver Food for Life standard. The Trust are dedicated to work with a catering provider to increase the staff meal uptake. A menu specially designed for staff meals would be welcomed. The Trust will use the catering provision for inset lunches and hospitality functions across the schools and require a provider that has the capacity and menu variety to accommodate this need.Cashless payment and pre ordering systems are used by the schools within the Trust. The Trust want to move to one integrated and simple system and will consider proposals from Tenderers. The Trust is keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate:A thorough understanding of the Scope of WorkAbility to deliver the services required and have a flexible approachTechnical expertise and relevant experienceBest value for moneySuitability for the undertaking of the work.Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.The Trust will sign a contract with the successful Company for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. It is expected that the contract will commence 1st August 2023.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 55524000 - School catering services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.