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Opportunity overview

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes.

Awarded to

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Aspens Services Ltd

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£408.1k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Feb 2025
Award ID
016604-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
06561073
Location
London, UKI, E14 9XL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV55524000 — School catering services

Lots

  • Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes. Messingham Primary School Vison and Values - https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/ All bidders will be required to put forward capital investment into the kitchen to maintain and repair the expected service levels within your tender, currently there are no issues which have been highlighted by either the incumbent or client. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall commitment to young people. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa £66,336 The recharge of all UFSM’s and FSM’s is to be based on £2.53 including KS2/paid meals and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers. The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of ‘prime quality’ The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process. 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School 2."Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our pupils. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current “food trends” and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall a value for money is an objective of this tender – However please note that Messingham Primary School is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation, and the quality of the catering offer. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.£331.7k

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4e4
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
2 Dec 2024, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
8 Nov 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
55524000
Scheme
CPV
Description
School catering services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes. Messingham Primary School Vison and Values - https://messinghamprimary.co.uk/our-visionand-values/ All bidders will be required to put forward capital investment into the kitchen to maintain and repair the expected service levels within your tender, currently there are no issues which have been highlighted by either the incumbent or client. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall commitment to young people. The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa £66,336 The recharge of all UFSM’s and FSM’s is to be based on £2.53 including KS2/paid meals and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers. The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of ‘prime quality’ The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process. 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School 2."Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our pupils. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current “food trends” and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall a value for money is an objective of this tender – However please note that Messingham Primary School is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation, and the quality of the catering offer. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.

Value

Amount
331,680
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
10
Minimum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
28 Feb 2030, 23:59
Starts
31 Mar 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Selection criteria

Description
A minimum of 5 suppliers and a maximum of 10 suppliers will be taken forward to the tender stage of the process. Where less than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standards, only those that meet the minimum standards will be taken through to the tender stage. Where more than 5 suppliers meet the minimum standard, those suppliers with the highest scores will proceed to the tender stage.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE1
Entry 2
Region
UKE1

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-125697
Name
Messingham Primary School

Roles

buyer
reviewBody

Address

Region
UKE1
Locality
Scunthorpe
Postal Code
DN17 3TN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Briggate Drive, Messingham

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Messingham Primary School

Contact

Telephone
+44 1276673880
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-125698
Name
Messingham Primary School

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Scunthorpe
Postal Code
DN17 3TN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Briggate Drive, Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Identifier

Legal Name
Messingham Primary School
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-144899
Name
Aspens Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKI
Locality
London
Postal Code
E14 9XL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
International House 10 Beaufort Court, Admirals Way

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
06561073
Legal Name
Aspens Services Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
016604-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144899
Name
Aspens Services Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
016604-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
016604-2025-1
Date Signed
6 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
408,112.55
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Scunthorpe · UKE1 · DN17 3TN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE1

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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