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Published 24 May 2022, 09:14 BST

Official UK procurement notice

SSC EDAT Catering Service Contract 01_09

Official notice

Authority: Edmonton Academy Trust C/o School Smart Consultants Limited (Education)

ServicesOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 28 Jun 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Edmonton Academy Trust are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to supply catering services to Edmonton County Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Schools and new Salmon’s Brook School located in North London, United Kingdom.

The Trust will sign a contract with the successful Contractor 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 September 2022.

Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the Invitation to Tender instructions.

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 is keen to open a separate provision for the 6th form. Offering an all-day service, providing a range of suitable snacks and beverages that are appealing and priced to retain patronage throughout the day. A coffee offer is central to the provision of these offers.

The Secondary campuses have the benefit of two external service pods (one at each site). Currently these pods are not being used. The Trust would like Tenderers to consider the incorporation of these pods and the possibility of other areas that could be utilised across the sites.

In addition, there is a potential to offer a service for lettings. Tenderers proposals and ideas will be welcomed and considered.

The Trust is keen to appoint a catering contractor who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manor.

CPV: Canteen and catering services · Catering services · School catering services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its…

In completing the tender documentation, the Tenderer shall prepare and submit its tender giving adequate consideration to the entire tender package. The requirements for submission of tenders is set out within the Invitation to Tender document.

Tender submissions should clearly demonstrate,

  • A thorough understanding of the Scope of Work
  • Ability to deliver the services required and have a flexible approach
  • Technical expertise and relevant experience
  • Best value for money
  • Suitability for the undertaking of the work.
  • Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specification.
Delivery: London

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 May 2022, 09:14 BST
Last source update
24 May 2022, 09:14 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-014160
Classification (CPV)
Canteen and catering servicesCatering servicesSchool catering services
Delivery area
London (UKI54)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-033df5 Find a Tender

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226388. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:226388)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: mytenders · Who buys & how to bid on myTenders
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free publication showcase; bidding happens on buyer portals
Submission deadline
28 Jun 2022, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

24 May 2022 → 28 Jun 2022 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    24 May 2022, 09:14 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    28 Jun 2022, 17:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Edmonton Academy Trust C/o School Smart Consultants Limited

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation First Floor 6 Nelson Street, Southend-on-sea, UK, SS1 1EFContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.