Published date: 13 March 2023
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Awarded contract (published 24 June 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
School catering services - 55524000
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£3,250,000
Procurement reference
AVL ATE
Published date
13 March 2023
Closing date
4 May 2023
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
1 September 2023
Contract end date
31 August 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The provision of a school meals service providing an average of a total of 2150 meals per day to a multi-site academy of 7 schools operating across 9 sites located in the Croydon area.
Expressions of Interest should be sent to Andrew Etherington, Senior Partner, AVL Consultancy Ltd at: andrew@avlconsultancy.co.uk mobile 07957 433284, who will issue the ITT and accompanying Tender Documentation.
The tender will be undertaken following a two-stage process:
i. Stage 1. Prequalification and Shortlisting
A Contract Notice will be published the UK Government "Contracts Finder" portal on Wednesday 13th March 2023.
All interested parties will be expected to complete and return a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) with a return date of Wednesday 29th March 2023.
Criteria to be evaluated will include:
• Technical: Proven experience in successfully operating a school meals contract of broadly similar scale and value.
• Financial: Stability as evidenced by recent accounts
• Operational Support: Proximity of the potential bidder's head or local support office to South Croydon.
Following an evaluation of the completed SQs, a shortlist of no more than 3 companies will be established.
The outcome of the evaluation will be transmitted to all parties participating in this process by Friday 31st March 2023.
ii. Stage Two. Invitation to Submit a Tender
The three companies placed on the shortlist will receive a formal Invitation to Tender and accompanying documentation on Monday 3rd April 2023.
The tender return date will Thursday 4th May 2023.
About the buyer
Contact name
Andrew Etherington
Address
Bourne House Horsell Park
Woking
GU214LY
England
Telephone
01483750991
Website
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