UK-Northants: School catering services.

UK-Northants: School catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Pathfinder Schools
Greening Road, Rothwell, Northants, NN14 6BB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://pathfinderschools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

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: Pathfinder Schools ~ 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 Pathfinder Schools

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

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,430,058

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

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

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Main site or place of performance:
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Pathfinder Schools are a growing family of schools, built on a commitment to the development of the children and young people in the communities we serve. Based in the heart of Northamptonshire, our Academy Trust exists to deliver the very best educational outcomes for every learner. Built upon a foundation of independence, we empower young people to broaden their horizons and open their minds to new opportunities. Inspired and supported by these values, we seek to develop the characteristics of effective learners in our children so that, whatever their future holds, they can approach this with character, confidence and resilience.

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pathfinder Schools (Formerly Montsaye Community Learning Partnership) at the following locations;
•Montsaye Academy
•Rothwell Junior School
•Rothwell Victoria Infant School
•Loatlands Primary School
•Havelock Junior School
•Havelock Infant School
•Wilbarston C of E Primary School
•Rushton Primary School
•Hawthorn Community Primary School
•Naseby C of E Primary Academy

Please note – Montsaye Academy is currently going through the process of being re-brokered and depending on the outcome of this, may be withdrawn from the tender process at any time.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services at each of the above schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The successful Supplier will be expected to source all fresh produce on a local basis, especially fresh meat, bakery and fruit and vegetables. Contractors will need to demonstrate their approach to sustainability and how the supply carbon footprint can be minimised.

The overall emphasis for this service is on achieving ‘best value’ and the successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility and commercialism.

The contract being offered commences on 1 September 2024 for an initial three-year period and will operate on a fixed cost basis.

Please note that the successful Supplier will pay The Litmus Partnership a consultancy fee on award of this contract, which will be to the value of £8,000.00 plus VAT. This fee will be invoiced immediately after the 10-day standstill period ends w/e 26 July 2024. To ensure transparency, you will clearly show within your management fee a breakdown of this consultancy fee, over the length of the contract. The total full fee will be paid by the successful Supplier, in full to The Litmus Partnership, by no later than Friday 16 August 2024

If the number of schools within The Trust grows during the course of this contract. The provision of catering services to these schools when they have joined will fall under the scope of this contract if required.

The successful Supplier will be expected to provide the catering services within these additional schools using the same costing model, ratios, etc that were applied to the successful bid at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the Trust.
The approximate current value of this contract is c. £900,000 p.a.

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 Accelerated
Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure: September start date

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: 2024/S 000-009725



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: 09/07/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
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)
Kingswood Education Catering Limited, 08527020
Premier House, 2 The Grove, Corby, NN18 8EW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF2
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: 4,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,430,058
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
Pathfinder Schools
Greening Road, Rothwell, Northants, NN14 6BB, 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: 06/11/2024

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Montsaye Academy
Greening Road, Rothwell, Northants, NN14 6BB, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

2: Contracting Authority
Rothwell Junior School
Gladstone Street, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 6ER, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://rothwellschools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

3: Contracting Authority
Rothwell Victoria Infant School
School Lane, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, NN14 6HZ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://rothwellschools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

4: Contracting Authority
Loatlands Primary School
Harrington Road, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NJ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.loatlandsprimary.net/
NUTS Code: UKF2

5: Contracting Authority
Havelock Junior School
Havelock Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2LU, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.havelockschools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

6: Contracting Authority
Havelock Infant School
Havelock Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2LU, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.havelockschools.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

7: Contracting Authority
Wilbarston Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Wilbarston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8QN, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.wilbarston.northants.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

8: Contracting Authority
Rushton Primary School
Station Road, Rushton, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RL, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.rushton.school/
NUTS Code: UKF2

9: Contracting Authority
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HT, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.hawthornprimarykettering.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2

10: Contracting Authority
Naseby Church of England Primary Academy
School Lane, Naseby, Northamptonshire, NN6 6BZ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.nasebyschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKF2