Anglian Learning - maitinimo paslaugų konkursas

Anglian Learning is a successful multi-academy trust in East Anglia. We provide inclusive education and equal opportunities, celebrating our differences and supporting learners of all abilities and backgrounds. Our academies consist of 14 primary, 8 secondary schools and 2 sixth forms, each retaining their unique identity and ethos. We value a culture of supportive, respectful relationships. Our people are empowered to embrace new ideas and think creatively as we Transform Together. Further information regarding Anglian Learning can be obtained here: https://anglianlearning.org/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to Anglian Learning, which includes the following locations: Secondary Bassingbourne Village College Bottisham Village College Howard Community Academy Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Linton Village College Sawston Village College Soham Village College Stour Valley Community School The Netherhall School The Oakes College Cambridge Primary Bottisham Community Primary School Clare Community Primary School Fen Ditton Community Primary School Kennett Primary School Linton Heights Junior School Marleigh Primary School Stapleford Community Primary School The Icknield Primary School and Pippins Pre-School The Meadow Primary School The Pines Primary School and Pine Cones Pre-School The Shade Primary School The Weatheralls Primary School Wimbish Primary Academy The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st August 2027 – 31st July 2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st July 2032. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request. The Client is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible to suit the requirements of the specific students. The Client is proud of their ‘family ethos’ and expects both a tightly managed service and a management style delivered by the successful contractor that supports, encourages and develops the catering staff. The client is committed to providing a nutritious menu that has a focus on foods that promote both brain health and physical health. The client are looking for a contractor that is committed to being a fundamental partner in their holistic mental health and wellbeing strategy. The Client is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather they are keen to secure ‘best value’ from this contract and to deliver ‘best value’ to the students. Innovative and creative ideas as to how the services can be developed and value added, will be welcomed. The Client seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Competitive Flexible Procedure This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will follow a two stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Here a minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. A score of 60% will not guarantee selection, rather, the highest scores will be successful. Selected tenderers will then be invited to stage 2, the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Here, the evaluation of tender response will be set as 35% price and 65% quality. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is £3,730,000 Therefore the value of this contract is £18,650,000 The contract shall be a guaranteed performance contract with any hospitality requirements billed separately. Additional requirements and information: •The Client has a minimum requirement for a contractor’s employers' liability and public liability insurances of £10 million •The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is £5 million •There are incumbent catering staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme •The catering services are currently contracted to Impact Food Group (IFG) •Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new catering contract may, at the Trust’s discretion, be added to this contract. •Please note that the successful tenderer will be required to pay 50% of the RIVA tender fee for this project directly to RIVA, upon their contract award. •Lots have been considered for this tender but the Trust very much seeks consistency of service and management and economies of scale across all schools and therefore this tender is let Trust wide (not in lot’s) •The client reserves the right not to appoint in conclusion of this project. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-School-catering-services./7Y8E435Y73 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7Y8E435Y73