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Title: | Cornwall cluster 10 ~ Catering Tender |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | The Litmus Partnership |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Restricted |
Short Description: | The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Cornwall Cluster 10. This is a Lotted, collaborative tender project for the following Schools across Cornwall: Please note that bidders will be required to submit a separate SQ response for each of the lots they are interested in on LTMS portal. The SQ access links for each lot can be found below. Lot 1 The Roseland Multi Academy Trust Gerrans School Tregassick Road, Gerrans, Truro, TR2 5ED Tregony Community Primary School Back Lane, Tregony, Truro, TR2 5RP Lot 1 SQ link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/SME6AYZC78 Lot 2 Gorran School Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6LH Lot 2 SQ link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/29FE78CYZU Lot 3 Penpol Primary School 2 St George’s Road, Hayle, TR27 4AH Lot 3 SQ link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/95658W6BK8 Lot 4 Pensilva Primary School School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5PG Lot 4 SQ link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/D686JMTA42 |
Published: | 27/01/2023 11:43 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cornwall Cluster 10
Penpol Primary School, 2 St George’s Road, Hayle, TR27 4AH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.penpolschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKK
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://litmustms.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Cornwall cluster 10 ~ 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 Cornwall Cluster 10. This is a Lotted, collaborative tender project for the following Schools across Cornwall:
Please note that bidders will be required to submit a separate SQ response for each of the lots they are interested in on LTMS portal. The SQ access links for each lot can be found below.
Lot 1 The Roseland Multi Academy Trust
Gerrans School
Tregassick Road, Gerrans, Truro, TR2 5ED
Tregony Community Primary School
Back Lane, Tregony, Truro, TR2 5RP
Lot 1 SQ link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/SME6AYZC78
Lot 2 Gorran School
Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6LH
Lot 2 SQ link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/29FE78CYZU
Lot 3 Penpol Primary School
2 St George’s Road, Hayle, TR27 4AH
Lot 3 SQ link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/95658W6BK8
Lot 4 Pensilva Primary School
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5PG
Lot 4 SQ link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/D686JMTA42
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 896,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 The Roseland Multi Academy Trust
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55524000 - School catering services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of procurement: The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2023, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension 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 Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Cornwall, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.
The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.
Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain.
The Cluster also wises to achieve as a result of this tender process;
1.The provision of a healthy, balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements.
2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. 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.Experienced and proactive contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each School, as well as provide forthcoming management information regarding the financial and operational performance of the catering provision.
4.Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
5.An effective marketing campaign that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike.
6.Total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand.
7.The development of an economically and environmentally sustainable service.
To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the Cluster is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality and innovation of the catering offer, as well the management support.
See SQ Document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 360,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/09/2023 / End: 31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 5
/ Maximum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Lot 1link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/SME6AYZC78
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: Lot 2 Gorran School
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55524000 - School catering services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of procurement: See SQ Document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 181,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/09/2023 / End: 31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 5
/ Maximum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Lot 2 link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/29FE78CYZU
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
II.2.1) Title: Lot 3 Penpol Primary School
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55524000 - School catering services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of procurement: See SQ Document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 205,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/09/2023 / End: 31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 5
/ Maximum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Lot 3 link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/95658W6BK8
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
II.2.1) Title: Lot 4 Pensilva Primary School
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
55524000 - School catering services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of procurement: See SQ Document for further information.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 150,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/09/2023 / End: 31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 5
/ Maximum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Lot 4 link:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/D686JMTA42
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
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
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
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 OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 27/02/2023 Time: 12:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 20/03/2023
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
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.
The contracting authority will consider variant bids, evaluating them (so far as the variant or the evaluation of the variant is in the opinion of the contracting authority practicable) on the same basis as a conforming bid, but shall not be obliged to accept any such bid in preference to a conforming bid even if the variant bid scores more highly. No variant will be considered unless the bidder simultaneously submits a conforming bid.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=754459371
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Cornwall Cluster 10
Cornwall, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 27/01/2023
Annex A
IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
1: Contracting Authority
Gerrans School
Tregassick Road, Gerrans, Truro, TR2 5ED, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.theroselandmat.co.uk/our-schools/
NUTS Code: UKK
IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
2: Contracting Authority
Tregony Community Primary School
Back Lane, Tregony, Truro, TR2 5RP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.theroselandmat.co.uk/our-schools/
NUTS Code: UKK
IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
3: Contracting Authority
Gorran School
Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6LH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://gorranschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKK
IV) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
Purchased on behalf of other contracting authority details:
4: Contracting Authority
Pensilva Primary School
School Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5PG, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnerhhip.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.pensilva.cornwall.sch.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK