Framework contract for School Meals Service Whitehaven Primary Schools

Valley Primary School and Nursery intend to let a framework contract to a single supplier for the delivery of a comprehensive school meals service. The Framework will be available for Valley Primary School, Kells Infant School, and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells. Each school intends to call-off school catering services for an initial minimum period of 3 years.

The framework will be for the provision of a comprehensive school catering service including:

• Provision of lunchtime school meals to at least national quality standards.
• Provision of payment system; including debt management.
• Maintenance and cleaning of kitchens and equipment.

-Maintaining and building the current high demand for school meals enjoyed by the school.

• Harmonising school meals with curriculum activities.
• Using the opportunity of the contract to deliver additional community benefits.

EOI Procedure:

Submit email to the above address expressing interest and including company contract details.

Estimated Date for Despatch of ITT:

1. Feb 2019

Latest Date for questions:

20. Feb 2019

Contract Period:

Three years with an option for a one-year extension.

Award Criteria:

Financial and economic standing - Pass/fail

Relevant experience and references - 20%

Evidence of meeting food, hygiene, and staffing quality standards - 20% Proposals for financial administration, curriculum and community benefits - 20% Price - 40%

Community Benefits:

Community benefits could include:

• Enhancing the local supply chain
• Apprenticeships
• Training
• Community engagement
• Professional advice

TUPE:

TUPE will apply. Tenderers will be expected to complete their own due diligence.

Suitability to deliver a service:

A supplier's suitability to deliver the service will be demonstrated by:

• Accreditation to Food for Life Bronze or equivalent
• Example Menus
• ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
• Health and safety Policy
• Commitment to staff training with IIP accreditation or similar
• Company Safeguarding Policy and processes
• Qualifications and experience of key personnel directly involved with contract delivery

Supplier economic and financial standing:

Criteria for assessing supplier economic and financial standing will include:

• Expected turnover : Minimum GBP 1,500,000.00 for each of past 3 years
• copy of last 3 years audited accounts
• Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance : GBP 5 million
• Public Liability Insurance : GBP 10 million
• Professional Indemnity Insurance - GBP 5 million

Procedure:

Open procedure.

All potential suppliers submitting an EoI will receive an ITT

A minimum of 3 suppliers will be shortlisted and invited for interview week beginning 11 March 2019 Successful supplier will be notified week beginning 25 March 2019

A mobilisation period from 25 March to 15 April 2019 has been planned.

Incumbent supplier:

The incumbent supplier will be permitted to enter the competition.