RMCS 046 - Supply & Delivery of Pasta Sauces & Associated Products

The contract is for the provision of Pasta Sauces & Associated Products within the schools and establishments for consumption at meal times and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events.

The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 January 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two one-year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend.

Shire Services is a part of Shropshire Council that provides catering services to Primary schools, Secondary schools and other establishments based in Shropshire, The West Midlands, Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Other geographical areas and establishments may be added to this arrangement should new business be obtained by Shropshire Council (the Council). Additionally, if business and establishments are lost, the geographical area and list of establishments may reduce.

Please refer to Appendix A for a list of all current establishment address details.

Deliveries are to be made daily or as required by individual establishments.

The contract is for the provision of Pasta Sauces & Associated Products within the schools and establishments for consumption at meal times and may also include product requirements for hospitality and other ad-hoc or planned events.

The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 January 2025, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two one-year periods, on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend.

The successful contractor must be able to offer a consistently high standard of produce during the course of the contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food whilst offering good wholesome healthy eating options within the product ingredients.

To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However please note that Shire Services is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the evaluation criteria published within the Tender Response Document where focus will also be given to product quality, social value the supplier can offer.

The annual value of this contract is expected to be in excess of £170,000 with the 5-year contract value being £860,000