UK-Wakefield: School catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Waterton Academy Trust
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://watertonacademytrust.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

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: Waterton Academy 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 successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Waterton Academy Trust Schools located in the Wakefield and Barnsley areas.

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

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 1,192,804.34

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

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

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKE4 - West Yorkshire

Main site or place of performance:
West Yorkshire


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Our Trust specialises in high-quality early years education, primary education, and specialist provision. As we have grown, we have been careful to ensure that our academies are able to work together in hubs, which have been created around geographical areas.
Currently, the Trust extends across two key areas, Barnsley, and Wakefield. During this period, we have carved out a reputation as a sturdy and dependable organisation, with a strong track record of having improved provision in every school that has joined us. This developmental journey underscores our dedication to enriching educational experiences and nurturing robust connections within the communities we serve.
The Trust currently consists of fourteen schools; nine primary schools, two junior schools, two infant schools, and one special academy. We also have and four Pre-Schools on primary school sites. We serve approximately 3500 pupils.
The Trust would like to work with a provider who is experienced and innovative in providing catering services to the education sector and primary schools in particular. The successful Supplier will be expected to uphold high standards of food and service, demonstrating a strong commitment to healthy eating and to increasing sales. A high level of contract support will be expected.
Please note there will be some employees in the local government pension scheme, therefore Admitted Body Status will be expected.
Please see SQ document for more information.

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: Please note, 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 000-036684



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: 20/05/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
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)
Caterlink Ltd, 03732298
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: 1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 1,192,804.34
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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=877639705

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Waterton Academy Trust
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD, 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: 23/07/2024

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Wrenthorpe Academy
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://wrenthorpeacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

2: Contracting Authority
Churchfield Primary School
Snydale Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8JR, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://churchfieldprimary.org/
NUTS Code: UKE3

3: Contracting Authority
Sharlston Community School
Sharlston Community School, Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1DH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://sharlstonschool.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

4: Contracting Authority
King’s Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5BP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://kingsmeadowacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

5: Contracting Authority
Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://waltonprimary.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

6: Contracting Authority
West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4QJ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://west-endacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

7: Contracting Authority
Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 1EY, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://normantonjunioracademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

8: Contracting Authority
South Kirkby Academy
Stockingate, South Kirkby, WF9 3DP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://southkirkbyacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

9: Contracting Authority
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Lee Brigg, Altofts, Wakefield, WF6 2LN, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://leebrigginfants.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

10: Contracting Authority
Mill Dam School Ackworth
Millgate, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7PH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://milldamschool.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

11: Contracting Authority
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 1QU, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://normantoncommonacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

12: Contracting Authority
Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://cherrytreeacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

13: Contracting Authority
Crofton Infants’ School
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NG, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://croftoninfants.org/
NUTS Code: UKE4

14: Contracting Authority
Newstead Academy
Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3NA, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://newsteadacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKE3