Award

William Austin Infant School

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

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Award

14 Dec 2020 at 15:32

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2020 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY as the buyer, seeking bids for a professional catering service for William Austin Infant School located in Luton, Bedfordshire. This tender, classified under the category 'School meals', has an estimated contract value of £40,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 15th August 2020. The contract is set to commence on 15th February 2021 and will run until 14th February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions. Firms that specialise in providing fresh, quality meals, and those capable of accommodating specific dietary requirements, such as HMC Halal certified meat, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder is expected to enhance the dining experience for pupils and staff, potentially leading to further contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

William Austin Infant School

Notice Description

This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to William Austin Infant School in Luton Bedfordshire. The school is seeking a catering partner who will genuinely care and take pride in their food that is served as well as the catering team they employ. The creation of a vibrant dining experience will underpin the success of the partnership which will include the use of fresh ingredients, great service and by morally doing the right thing at all times for the stakeholders of the school. A HMC Halal certified meat will form an integral part of the daily menu choice. Suppliers who cannot provide this requirement need not regisiter an interest in this opportunity. Investment to the service would be considered but will not be an essential requirement. Additional information: Interested caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provion within an Infant or Primary School enviroment. HMC Halal certified meat will be a essential requirement. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor menus and create memorable dining room experiences that engages all pupils and staff will be mandatory expectation. Please feel free to request further information or you may wish to discuss this opportunity by contacting: Email: gideon@conselho.co.uk Phone: 07817187813 or 01865 600968

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97c3de6f-61b8-49de-946d-56b4bd37bc8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72207a06-06e5-48b8-949c-49b3bfa74ab5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2024 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

ABM CATERING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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