Award

Someries Junior School

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2019 at 19:19

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2019 at 06:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Catering Service at Someries Junior School in Luton, Bedfordshire has recently concluded, with SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY acting as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £105,000, was awarded to CATERLINK UK LIMITED on 8th November 2019, following a single tender action due to its being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The award entails providing school meals and catering services, running from 15th February 2020 until 14th February 2023. The tender period closed on 1st August 2019, with the initial invitation to tender published on 1st July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering services sector, particularly those with experience in providing food services to primary schools. Companies that prioritise locally sourced ingredients and have a strong presence in the Luton area will find themselves well positioned to meet the school's requirements for a vibrant dining experience and adherence to Soil Association standards. Businesses that can showcase their ability to develop tailored menus and engage stakeholders positively will enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Someries Junior School

Notice Description

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to Someries Junior School, 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 food service provision to Primary Schools. A strong local management, presence within the area and the ability to provide local purchasing will be very important. Menus and working ethics that comply to the Soil Association Silver accreditation will be mandatory. A forward thinking catering partner who can tailor menus, develop dining experiences, create lasting food memories and who engages all of the School's 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/4e135bbf-0d3a-4ec6-9b5f-8687495eb8b1
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2023 3-4 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
Gideon Smith
Contact Email
gideon@conselho.co.uk
Contact Phone
01865 600968

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

CATERLINK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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