The Litmus Partnership: Dartford Science and Technology College ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Dartford Science and Technology College

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLVZ-2149-ZCXZ

Address:

Dartford Science and Technology College, Heath Lane, Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LY
UK

Contact name:

Mike Yarnold

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://www.dstc.kent.sch.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Dartford Science and Technology College ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

DSTC is a nurturing, engaging local authority maintained 11-18 school where students achieve well and flourish. DSTC is unique in Dartford as the only non-selective school for girls.In addition we have a coeducational Post 16. We pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between staff, students and parents. We are committed to providing enriched opportunities and experiences that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM), while actively cultivating an ethos that values learning and ensures our students are safe, happy, and empowered to achieve. 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 for the 860 students on roll and 101 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1/8/2027 to 31/7/2030 and 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 Dartford Science and Technology College for the duration of this contract. The School year 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. 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 and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-School-catering-services./FXPT3F6NM9

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/FXPT3F6NM9

Total value (estimated):

GBP 1,373,260 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/07/2030

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2032

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

30/10/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

05/02/2027 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/FXPT3F6NM9

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

29/03/2027

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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