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Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026

Öppen
Sista anbudsdag
13 dagar kvar
juli 31, 2026
Avtalsdetaljer
Kategori
Restricted Procedure
Referens
001878-2026
Värde
£6,000,000
Plats
Merseyside, Storbritannien
Publicerad
juli 11, 2026
Organisation
CPV-kod
Tidsplan för projektet

Upphandling publicerad

Januari 09, 2026

Sista dag för frågor

juli 24, 2026

Sista anbudsdag

juli 31, 2026

Avtalets startdatum

juli 31, 2026

Budget
£6,000,000
Varaktighet
36 månader
Plats
Merseyside
Typ
Restricted Procedure
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Ursprunglig beskrivning av upphandling

The Mersey View Learning Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective is to deliver a framework that will enable the Trust to source catering services for its schools. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1 years after the initial 3 year term). Tender response deadline is planned as late March 2026.

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The Mersey View Learning Trust is seeking catering service providers for a multi-supplier framework for 6 initial schools, with a 5-year contract starting August 2026, requiring a strong local infrastructure and £10M employer's liability insurance.

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Upphandlingskvalitetspoäng

This tender outlines a multi-supplier framework for school catering services using a restricted, competitive flexible procedure. While it provides a clear overview of the process and objectives, the significant lack of accessible tender documents and a potentially disproportionate insurance requirement raise concerns regarding transparency and fairness.

Poängfördelning

Regelefterlevnad100/100

The tender describes a competitive flexible procedure with a participation stage, which aligns with standard procurement practices. However, the complete absence of tender documents hinders a full assessment of legal compliance regarding specific requirements and evaluation criteria.

Tydlighet40/100

The description provides a reasonably clear overview of the framework's purpose, scope, and initial procedural steps. However, the lack of detailed ITT documents makes it impossible to fully assess the clarity of specific requirements, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms.

Ambiguity regarding the exact scope and requirements for 'full tender costings and proposals' for initial direct award schools without ITT documents.
Fullständighet83/100

This is the tender's most significant weakness. The complete absence of any attached documents (ITT, PSQ, specifications, draft contract) means crucial information for potential bidders is missing, making a comprehensive understanding of the tender impossible.

Complete absence of tender documents (ITT, PSQ, specifications, draft contract).
Missing detailed evaluation criteria (only mentioned PSQ will include scoring criteria, but no specifics).
Rättvisa60/100

The requirement for a minimum Employer's liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP for a 6,000,000 EUR framework (over 3 years) appears disproportionately high. This could significantly limit participation, particularly from SMEs, and potentially favor larger, established companies. The emphasis on 'good local infrastructure' could also be restrictive if not clearly defined and objectively assessed.

Disproportionately high Employer's liability insurance requirement (10,000,000 GBP) relative to the estimated contract value (6,000,000 EUR), potentially tailoring the tender for specific large companies.
Potential for 'good local infrastructure' requirement to be restrictive if not clearly defined and objectively assessed.
Praktisk genomförbarhet40/100

The framework approach offers flexibility for the Trust, and the phased procurement process is generally practical. However, the complete lack of documents makes it impractical for bidders to prepare adequately. The tight turnaround time between site surveys (early March) and the tender response deadline (late March) could be challenging for detailed proposals.

Impractical for bidders to prepare comprehensive proposals without access to tender documents.
Potentially tight turnaround time between site surveys/briefing and tender response deadline for detailed catering proposals.
Datakonsistens100/100

The provided information is generally consistent within itself regarding the estimated value, duration, and framework nature. However, the NUTS code is missing.

Missing NUTS code for geographical location.
Hållbarhet0/100

The tender description does not mention any specific green procurement, social, or innovation criteria. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability objectives into the catering services.

Absence of explicit green procurement criteria.
Absence of explicit social criteria.

Styrkor

Clear overall objective to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services.
Transparently states the estimated value and contract duration.
Outlines a structured procurement process including PSQ, site surveys, and interviews.
Acknowledges the need for flexibility to support individual school needs and ethos.

Potentiella problem

Complete absence of tender documents, making it impossible for bidders to assess requirements and prepare proposals.
Disproportionately high Employer's liability insurance requirement (10,000,000 GBP) which may restrict competition and potentially tailor the tender.
Potential for the 'good local infrastructure' requirement to be restrictive if not clearly defined.
Lack of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) criteria.
Missing NUTS code for geographical location.

Rekommendationer

1. Immediately publish all relevant tender documents (ITT, PSQ, specifications, draft contract) to ensure transparency and allow adequate preparation time for bidders.
2. Review and justify the Employer's liability insurance requirement, potentially reducing it to a more proportionate level or offering alternatives to avoid undue restriction of competition.
3. Clearly define and objectively assess the 'good local infrastructure' requirement to ensure fair and open competition.

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