Framework Contract for School Meals Service Workington Primary School

Published date: 25 January 2019

Last edited date: 25 January 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Closing: 26 February 2019

Contract summary

Industry

Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions - 55523000

Location of contract

CA14 5PX

Value of contract

£480,000

Procurement reference

Beckstone 001

Published date

25 January 2019

Closing date

26 February 2019

Contract start date

8 April 2019

Contract end date

8 April 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Beckstone Primary School intend to let a framework contract to a single supplier for the delivery of a comprehensive school meals service. The Framework will be available for Beckstone Primary School and Westfield Nursery and Primary School, Workington. Each school intends to call-off school catering services for an initial minimum period of 3 years.

The framework will be for the provision of a comprehensive school catering service including:

• Provision of lunchtime school meals to at least national quality standards
• Provision of payment system; including debt management
• Maintenance and cleaning of kitchens and equipment
• Maintaining and building the current high demand for school meals enjoyed by the schools
• Harmonising school meals with curriculum activities
• Using the opportunity of the contract to deliver additional community benefits

EOI Procedure:
Submit email to the above address expressing interest and including company contact details.
All potential suppliers submitting an EoI will receive an ITT
Successful supplier will be notified week beginning 25 March 2019.
A mobilisation period from 25 March to 15 April 2019 has been planned.

Estimated Date for Despatch of ITT:
1 Feb 2019
Latest Date for Questions:
20 Feb 2019

Award Criteria:
Financial and economic standing Pass/fail
Relevant experience and references 20%
Evidence of meeting food, hygiene, and staff training quality standards 20%
Proposals for financial administration, curriculum and community benefits 20%
Price 40%

Community Benefits:
Community benefits could include:

• Enhancing the local supply chain
• Apprenticeships
• Training
• Community engagement
• Professional advice

TUPE
TUPE will apply. Tenderers will be expected to complete their own due diligence.
Suitability to deliver the service:
A supplier's suitability to deliver the service will be demonstrated by:

• Accreditation to Food for Life Bronze or equivalent
• Example Menus
• ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
• Health and Safety Policy
• Commitment to staff training with IIP accreditation or similar
• Company Safeguarding Policy and processes
• Qualifications and experience of key personnel directly involved with contract delivery
Supplier economic and financial standing:
Criteria for assessing supplier economic and financial standing will include:

• Expected turnover: Minimum GBP 1,500,000.00 for each of past 3 years.
• Copy of last 3 years audited accounts.
• Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance: GBP 5 million
• Public Liability Insurance: GBP 10 million
• Professional Indemnity Insurance - GBP 5 million
Incumbent Supplier:
The incumbent supplier will be permitted to enter the competition.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Warbrick

Address

Eadi Street, Harrington
Workington
CA145PX
England

Telephone

01946 830423

Email

admin@beckstone.cumbria.sch.uk