Framework contract for School Meals Service Whitehaven Primary Schools

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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.

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