Published date: 27 November 2017
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 meals - 15894210
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£4,250,000
Procurement reference
AFC/BD/RBWM/LMW/2017
Published date
27 November 2017
Closing date
28 December 2017
Contract start date
1 August 2018
Contract end date
31 July 2023
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
RBWM requires an experienced school meals provider to provide school meals to 16 primary schools across the Borough for a 3+1 +1 years contract.
The offer must be a 2 course set meal with a vegetarian option available (we currently have one school that provides Halal meat). Alternative options such as Jacket Potato with fillings and a sandwich/packed lunch also available during the Summer term. The provider must be able to offer a Cashless Catering system. There is potential for the contract to expand over the duration of the contract with more schools adding to the portfolio although this is not guaranteed.
This opportunity has been advertised on OJEU ref: publication number 2017/S 226-471974.
More information
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How to Express an Interest in This Tender
Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
For further guidance on how to register on The Local Government Sourcing Portal hosted by Bravo Solution you can watch the video available via the following link - http://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1502113290076.897-1 Please note that the instructions and guidance in the video are correct despite the Bravo Advantage 16 branding.
Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box.
Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 368 4850 or +44 2033496601.
About the buyer
Contact name
Louise McCabe-Wright
Address
RBWM
Town Hall, St Ives Road
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 1RF
England
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