UK-Longwick: School catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust
C/O Longwick School Walnut Tree Lane, Longwick, HP27 9SJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.odbst.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

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: Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools 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 11 Primary Schools within the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST).

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

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 2,097,430.32

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

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

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC

Main site or place of performance:
Buckinghamshire CC


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for 11 Primary Schools within the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST):
1.Chesham Bois CE School, 128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE
2.Great Horwood CE Combined School, School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG
3.Padbury CE School, Winslow Road, Padbury, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP
4.St John’s CE Combined School, Main Road, Lacey Green, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL
5.Longwick CE Combined School, Walnut Tree Lane, Longwick, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9SJ
6.Christ the Sower Ecumenical School, Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ
7.Woodside Junior School, Mitchell Walk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 6NW
8.St Mary’s CE Combined School, Keen Close, Aylesbury, HP19 7WF
9.Elmtree Infant & Nursery School, Elm Tree Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA
10.The Downley School, Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL
11.Chenies School, Chenies Village , Nr Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 6ER
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
Please be aware that a number of these schools currently receive a delivered service from a central Hub Kitchen, owned and utilised by the incumbent provider. Therefore this will need to be a key consideration of how you intend to operate the business. In order to do so, the successful Contractor will need to have a strong presence within the local region, or be able to develop a support structure to ensure the ongoing provision of meals. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 August 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions 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, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.
The Trust are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within Primary Schools. The successful contractor will already have adequate resource, contract support and operational flexibility within the region, that is to be deployed to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term.
The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that some of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.
The Trust wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process:
1.The provision of a colourful, healthy and balanced food offer. This should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements.
2.An innovative and flexible menu offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers.
3.A suitable, effective marketing campaign in order to maximise on sales revenue, thus resulting in a cost efficient service.
4.A strong relief network to ensure absences, both short and long term, can be covered.
5.A partnership with the successful contractor in order to develop the existing service.

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: 2024/S 000-039855



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: 23/05/2025

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)
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells, 02875577
Compass Group, Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park, Rubery, B45 9PZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG1
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: 2,111,180
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,097,430.32
Currency: GBP

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

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961324745
VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Oxford Diocesan Buckingham Schools Trust
C/O Longwick School Walnut Tree Lane, Longwick, HP27 9SJ, 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: 24/06/2025

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Chesham Bois CE School
128 Bois Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.cheshamboisschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

2: Contracting Authority
Great Horwood CE Combined School
School End, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.greathorwood.bucks.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

3: Contracting Authority
Padbury CE School
Winslow Road, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.padburyschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

4: Contracting Authority
St John’s CE Combined School
Main Road, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0PL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.stjohnsce.org/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

5: Contracting Authority
Longwick CE Combined School
Walnut Tree Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9SJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.longwick.bucks.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

6: Contracting Authority
Christ the Sower Ecumenical School
Singleton Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.cts.milton-keynes.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ12

7: Contracting Authority
Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.woodsidejunior.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

8: Contracting Authority
St Mary’s CE Combined School
Keen Close, Aylesbury, HP19 7WF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.st-marysaylesbury.bucks.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

9: Contracting Authority
Elmtree Infant & Nursery School
Elm Tree Hill, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

10: Contracting Authority
The Downley School
Faulkner Way, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.downley.bucks.sch.uk/
NUTS Code: UKJ13

11: Contracting Authority
Chenies School
Chenies Village, Herts, WD3 6ER, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.chenies.bucks.sch.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKH23