UK-Wolverhampton: School catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Services for Schools Ltd (S4S)
Waterloo House, 4 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.services4schools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: Yes
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity:
Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Catering Tender
Reference number: Not Provided

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
55524000 - School catering services.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). S4S are conducting a Lotted tender process for eight Schools, known as Cluster 8.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 3,614,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Lot 1
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
55524000 - School catering services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Main site or place of performance:
Wolverhampton


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the Schools within S4S Cluster 8. This is a Lotted tender project for the following Schools and Trust in Wolverhampton:

Lot 1

Bantock Primary School, Aston Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HY
Lanesfield Primary School, Newman Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BZ
Merridale Primary School, Aspen Way, Wolverhampton WV3 0UP
Oak Meadow Primary School, Ryan Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 2QQ
Uplands Junior School, Finchfield Road East, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BA

It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all eight Schools as one contract, however, the Trust reserve the right to award their contract separately from the other five Schools, if necessary.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 September 2022 and concluding on 31 August 2025, with the potential to then extend for a further period of two years. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis.

The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.

TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.

Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain.

The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process;

1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each School and Trusts.
2.Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all students.
4.An effective marketing campaign that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike.
5.Total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand.

To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender – however please note that the Cluster is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published with the tender specification.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/85YRQ7VX62

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Lot 2
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
55524000 - School catering services.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Main site or place of performance:
Wolverhampton


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the Schools within S4S Cluster 8. This is a Lotted tender project for the following Schools and Trust in Wolverhampton:

Lot 2

St Martin’s Multi Academy Trust, comprising:
St Martin’s CE Primary Academy, Wallace Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 8BS
Field View Primary Academy, Lonsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 7AE
Grove Primary Academy, Caledonia Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 1JA

It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all eight Schools as one contract, however, the Trust reserve the right to award their contract separately from the other five Schools, if necessary.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 September 2022 and concluding on 31 August 2025, with the potential to then extend for a further period of two years. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis.

The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.

TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.

Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain.

The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process;

1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each School and Trusts.
2.Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all students.
4.An effective marketing campaign that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike.
5.Total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand.

To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender – however please note that the Cluster is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published with the tender specification.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8S8BN2Y56Y


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2021/S 000-023053



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: 023053
Lot Number: 1
Title: S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Lot 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 08/04/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Cater Link Ltd, 3732298
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 85,656.75
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: 2
Title: S4S ~ Cluster 8 ~ Lot 2

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 08/04/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Cater Link Limited, 3732298
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 96,882.05
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=708874071

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Services for Schools Ltd (S4S)
Waterloo House, 4 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BL, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/07/2022

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Bantock Primary School
Aston Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HY, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.bantockprimaryschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

2: Contracting Authority
Lanesfield Primary School
Newman Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.lanesfieldprimary.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

3: Contracting Authority
Merridale Primary School
Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 0UP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.merridaleprimary.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

4: Contracting Authority
Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 2QQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.oakmeadowschool.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

5: Contracting Authority
Uplands Junior School
Finchfield Road East, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.uplandsjuniorschool.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39

6: Contracting Authority
St Martin’s Multi Academy Trust
Wallace Road, Bradley, Wolverhampton, WV14 8BS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://smartmat.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKG39