UK-Hertfordshire: School catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://albanacademiestrust.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

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: Alban Academies Trust ~ 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: The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 9,101,041.5

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
Not Provided

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Main site or place of performance:
Hertfordshire


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This is with the exception of Sandringham School where the contract will start from 1st August 2025 for a duration of two years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client.
This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract.
The School year at all schools is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. Verulam School has additional days where they have no lunch service: Abbey Service (Autumn Term), Open Evening (Autumn Term) & Verulympics (Summer Term).
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.
Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
The Trust expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters.
The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning.

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: This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.


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: 2023/S 000-035686



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: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/06/2024

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: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

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

Contractor (No.1)
Culinera Limited, 12382186
12 The Broadway, Amersham, HP7 0HP, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 8,050,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 9,101,041.5
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. It will be the supplier's responsibility to obtain any necessary documents in order to submit a response by the closing date and time. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award any or part of the contract which is the subject of this contract notice and reserves the right to terminate the procurement process at any time. The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.
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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF, 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: 05/07/2024

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://verulamschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

2: Contracting Authority
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

3: Contracting Authority
Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://sandringham.herts.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

4: Contracting Authority
Garden Fields JMI School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RL, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://gardenfields.herts.sch.uk/contact/
NUTS Code: UKH23

5: Contracting Authority
Wheatfields Infants and Nursery School
Downes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.wheatfieldsinfants.herts.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

6: Contracting Authority
Wheatfields Junior School
Downes Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NT, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://wheatfieldsjm.herts.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23

7: Contracting Authority
Skyswood Primary and Nursery School
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.skyswood.herts.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKH23