City of London Freemen's School Catering Services

Published date: 19 April 2023

This notice was replaced on 15 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 15 August 2023)

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.

Contract summary

Industry

School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

KT21 1ET

Value of contract

£8,500,000 to £9,200,000

Procurement reference

tender_363925/1205126

Published date

19 April 2023

Closing date

17 May 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

4 September 2023

Contract end date

3 September 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

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Description

The City of London Freemen's School requires a new catering contract to replace the current catering contract that expires 31 Jul 2023.

It is important to note that catering is a critical component of the school product as an independent school with boarding facilities (7 days term time as well as Summer Schools).

The service provides catering with 960 pupils ranging from 7 to 18 years and including approximately 60 boarders, and 180 staff. The Contractor is responsible for setting up the dining area for a full restaurant service, clearing / cleaning the dining area on a daily or as required basis to agreed standards. Provides overall supervision to ensure that the service is carried out in line with the contract specification including;

- The ability to cater for all pupils and staff
- Full hospitality service including sports / match teas, external events including lettings
- Cafe management
- Allergy awareness, warning, training in line with current legislation and school requirements.

The estimated total contract value for the full duration of the contract term is £8.5m.

The duration of the contract is 5 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 7 years.

Bidder's that would like to visit the Freemens School show around on Monday 24/04/23 at 10:00, please contact Kevin Pickford from MYA Consulting Ltd via email: Kevin.Pickford@mya-consulting.co.uk.

Bidders should note that all other communication other than arranging the show around with MYA Consulting Ltd must go through the message section on the Capital Portal.

About the buyer

Address

PO Box 270, Guildhall
London
EC2 2EJ
England

Email

robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk