Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-7644-73b6-be8c-3e5ce1bce09a/framework-contract-for-school-meals-service-whitehaven-primary-schools closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework contract for School Meals Service Whitehaven Primary Schools [Valley Primary School & Nursery](https://tendernation.io/buyers/valley-primary-school-nursery) Estimated value £480,000 Published 29 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 26 Feb 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification School-meal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1a3589d3-edbc-4827-b8e9-e4844a76dbef) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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