Pegasus Academy Trust Catering Tender 2023

Description

The provision of a school meals service providing an average of a total of 2150 meals per day to a multi-site academy of 7 schools operating across 9 sites located in the Croydon area. Expressions of Interest should be sent to Andrew Etherington, Senior Partner, AVL Consultancy Ltd at: andrew@avlconsultancy.co.uk mobile 07957 433284, who will issue the ITT and accompanying Tender Documentation. The tender will be undertaken following a two-stage process: i. Stage 1. Prequalification and Shortlisting A Contract Notice will be published the UK Government "Contracts Finder" portal on Wednesday 13th March 2023. All interested parties will be expected to complete and return a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) with a return date of Wednesday 29th March 2023. Criteria to be evaluated will include: • Technical: Proven experience in successfully operating a school meals contract of broadly similar scale and value. • Financial: Stability as evidenced by recent accounts • Operational Support: Proximity of the potential bidder's head or local support office to South Croydon. Following an evaluation of the completed SQs, a shortlist of no more than 3 companies will be established. The outcome of the evaluation will be transmitted to all parties participating in this process by Friday 31st March 2023. ii. Stage Two. Invitation to Submit a Tender The three companies placed on the shortlist will receive a formal Invitation to Tender and accompanying documentation on Monday 3rd April 2023. The tender return date will Thursday 4th May 2023.

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