Award

The Ferrars Academy

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

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Award

27 Feb 2020 at 13:01

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2019 at 17:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ferrars Academy in Luton, Bedfordshire, is seeking a partner for a Professional Catering Service through a tender initiated by SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY. The procurement, classified under 'School meals' and 'School catering services', has an estimated value of £105,000 and involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 November 2019, with the contract that commenced on 1 April 2020, set to end on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in providing quality food services to primary schools. Companies that can demonstrate local management presence and the capacity for local sourcing will be particularly well-suited to apply. Additionally, meeting compliance with the Soil Association's Bronze accreditation, with aspirations towards Silver, will likely enhance the attractiveness of bids from potential suppliers aiming to create memorable dining experiences for the school community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Ferrars Academy

Notice Description

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to The Ferrars Academy in Luton, Bedfordshire. The School is looking for a Catering Partner who will genuinely care about the food it serves and the Catering Team they employ. The creation of vibrant dining experience will underpin the success of the partnership by using fresh foods, delivering great service and morally do the right thing for the stakeholders of the School. Investment to the service would be considered but is not essential. Additional information: Caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provision to Infant/Primary Schools. A strong local management presence within the area and the ability to provide local purchasing will be very important. Menus that comply to the Soil Association Bronze accreditation would considered as a given, with the aspiration for the Silver accreditation as a short term goal. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor menus and create memorable dining experiences that engages all School stakeholders will be an essential requirement. Please feel free to request more information or you wish to discuss this opportunity further by: Email to: gideon@conselho.co.uk Phone: 07817187813 or 01865 600968

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18338d-40ed-44b6-9e28-43efa6e959c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WANTAGE
Postcode
OX12 9WE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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