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St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth form - Catering tender

Tender Overview

LOCATION

West Wales and The Valleys, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,851,000

DEADLINE

March 20, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

55524000

REFERENCE

001894-2026

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Original Tender Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Joseph’s Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre. The annual contract value is approximately £308,500, and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2026 and concluding 31 August 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. St Joseph’s Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre is located in the Aberavon area of Port Talbot, one of the most socially deprived areas in Wales. Currently, 37% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 830 pupils on roll and 116 staff employed on site. In addition to the main lunch service, the school also provides a 20-minute morning break service offering food and drinks to pupils. This tender seeks to appoint a flexible, proactive, and innovative catering contractor capable of meeting the evolving needs of the school community. The appointed contractor will be expected to deliver high-quality service standards, maintaining excellence in all aspects of the operation. The new food offer should deliver consistent quality and value, supported by regular engagement with both pupils and parents throughout the contract term. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Port-Talbot:-School-catering-services./87NAW7MZF9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87NAW7MZF9
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided tender description. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents (e.g., PSQ, ITT) for these details.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a legitimate catering contractor capable of providing services for a school and sixth form centre.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide comprehensive catering services, including a main lunch service.
  • Provide a 20-minute morning break service offering food and drinks to pupils.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in service delivery.
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to catering services.
  • Demonstrate innovation in catering services.
  • Be capable of meeting the evolving needs of the school community.
  • Deliver high-quality service standards consistently.
  • Maintain excellence in all aspects of the catering operation.
  • Develop and deliver a new food offer that ensures consistent quality.
  • Develop and deliver a new food offer that ensures consistent value.
  • Implement regular engagement strategies with pupils throughout the contract term.
  • Implement regular engagement strategies with parents throughout the contract term.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Be prepared to operate the contract on a guaranteed performance basis.
  • Be prepared to offer a fixed annual return and/or subsidy to the contracting authority.
  • Be capable of managing a contract with an approximate annual value of £308,500.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Access full tender information and documents via the Delta eSourcing portal (link provided).
  • Respond to the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal (link provided).
  • Refer to the PSQ Document for detailed information required for submission.
  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-03-20 12:00:00.

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Summary:
This tender seeks a flexible, proactive, and innovative catering contractor to provide services for St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre, with an estimated annual value of £308,500 over an initial three-year term starting September 2026.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a comprehensive requirement for school catering services, emphasizing innovation and social criteria. However, the provided extract is highly incomplete, necessitating bidders to access external portals for critical documentation and detailed requirements.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender mentions 'MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS' but explicitly states they are not detailed in the provided description, directing bidders to full documents. The 'Competitive flexible procedure' suggests adherence to relevant procurement regulations, but the absence of explicit selection and award criteria in this extract is a notable gap.

Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided extract.
Absence of detailed eligibility, selection, and award criteria, including weighting, in the provided extract.
Clarity40/100

The overall scope of services is clear, including main lunch and morning break. However, several technical capability requirements are subjective (e.g., 'high-quality service standards,' 'excellence,' 'innovation') without clear definitions or measurable criteria in the extract, which could lead to ambiguity in evaluation.

Subjective nature of some technical capability requirements without clear definitions or measurable criteria.
Lack of detailed explanation for the 'guaranteed performance basis' and 'fixed annual return and/or subsidy' financial requirements.
Completeness83/100

The provided tender extract is highly incomplete, explicitly stating 'No documents attached' and repeatedly directing bidders to an external eSourcing portal and a 'PSQ Document' for essential information. This means critical details such as full specifications, detailed exclusion/selection/award criteria, and the draft contract are missing from this summary.

Absence of full tender documents (ITT, PSQ, specifications, draft contract) in the provided extract.
Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, selection, and award criteria.
Fairness60/100

Without the full tender documents, it is challenging to fully assess fairness. The subjective nature of some requirements could potentially lead to inconsistent or unfair evaluation if not supported by objective criteria in the complete documentation. The financial model's specifics are also crucial for fair competition.

Potential for subjective evaluation due to high-level, undefined requirements in the extract.
Lack of transparency regarding the full evaluation methodology and award criteria.
Practicality40/100

The service requirements (main lunch, morning break, engagement) are practical for a school catering contract. The emphasis on flexibility and meeting evolving needs is also practical for a long-term agreement. However, the financial model's complexity ('guaranteed performance basis,' 'fixed annual return and/or subsidy') might pose practical challenges for bidders in accurate pricing without further detail.

Complexity for bidders to accurately price the 'guaranteed performance basis' and 'fixed annual return and/or subsidy' without detailed financial models or expectations.
Data Consistency100/100

The estimated value in EUR (1,851,000.00) aligns with the maximum potential contract value over the full 6-year term (3 years initial + 3 years extension) when considering the annual GBP value (£308,500), assuming an approximate currency conversion. No significant inconsistencies were detected.

Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly highlights 'Social Criteria' and the school's context in a socially deprived area with a high percentage of FSM pupils, indicating a strong social sustainability focus. However, specific environmental sustainability requirements are not detailed in the provided extract.

Lack of explicit environmental sustainability requirements detailed in the provided extract.

Strengths

Clear scope of catering services, including main lunch and morning break.
Emphasis on innovation, flexibility, and regular engagement with pupils and parents.
Explicit mention of social criteria and the school's socio-economic context.
Clear contract duration and option for extension.
Utilizes an eSourcing portal for tender access and response.

Concerns

The provided extract is highly incomplete, lacking full tender documents and detailed specifications.
Absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed eligibility, selection, and award criteria in the extract.
Subjective nature of some technical requirements without clear, measurable definitions.
Lack of detailed explanation for the 'guaranteed performance basis' and 'fixed annual return and/or subsidy' financial model.
No specific environmental sustainability requirements detailed in the extract.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all comprehensive tender documents (ITT, PSQ, specifications, draft contract) are readily accessible and complete on the eSourcing portal.
2. Provide clear, objective, and measurable criteria for all requirements, especially for 'innovation,' 'excellence,' and 'proactive approach,' to ensure fair evaluation.
3. Clearly define the financial model for the 'guaranteed performance basis' and 'fixed annual return and/or subsidy' to enable accurate bidding.

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