SCC APC The Supply of Transport for School Meals 2021

Concepts

• transport services
• school meals
• supply of transport for school
• kingston upon thames
• free meals
• primary schools
• schools meals
• procurement of school meals
• free schools
• supply of transport

Location

Kingston upon Thames

Description

An open tender process to identify a provider for a reliable service for the supply of transport for school meals to primary schools that do not have kitchen facilities, which represents value for money. Twelve15 provides schools meals to the majority of Surrey’s schools under a contractual basis. The decision as to the procurement of school meals sits with each individual school. Schools must, by statute, provide free meals for eligible pupils and paid meals as requested. From September 2014 every primary school child in reception, year 1 and year 2, became entitled to a free school meal (Universal Free School Meals [UFSM]). The meals must be nutritious, high quality and freshly prepared using seasonal/local produce.The contract supports Council’s Twelve15 contractual obligations to provide school meals across2014, for all state-funded schools, including academies and free schools, to offer a free school lunch to all pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2.

Renewal Options

Optional further extension of 12 months

CPV Codes

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal.https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunitiesThe SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal.