Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c36-2c5b-71b6-8c89-a816f310a6be/framework-contract-for-school-meals-service-workington-primary-school closed GB open procedure # Framework Contract for School Meals Service Workington Primary School [Beckstone Primary School](https://tendernation.io/buyers/beckstone-primary-school) Estimated value £480,000 Published 25 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 26 Feb 2019 ## Who can 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 Beckstone Primary School 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 Beckstone Primary School and Westfield Nursery and Primary School, Workington. 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 schools • 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 contact details. All potential suppliers submitting an EoI will receive an ITT Successful supplier will be notified week beginning 25 March 2019. A mobilisation period from 25 March to 15 April 2019 has been planned. Estimated Date for Despatch of ITT: 1 Feb 2019 Latest Date for Questions: 20 Feb 2019 Award Criteria: Financial and economic standing Pass/fail ### Relevant experience and references 20% Evidence of meeting food, hygiene, and staff training 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 the 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 Incumbent Supplier: The incumbent supplier will be permitted to enter the competition. Read full description ## CPV classification Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/211a8669-7efe-4e46-bbcb-063b7717e859) 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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