Award

The Meads Primary School

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

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Award

19 Dec 2019 at 17:14

Award Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2019 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender issued by SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY for the provision of a Professional Catering Service at The Meads Primary School located in Luton, Bedfordshire. The tender, titled "The Meads Primary School," pertains to the school meals industry and has a total budget of £105,000. The tender period ended on 26th July 2019, with the contract period running from 28th March 2020 to 27th March 2023. This was a direct procurement using a single tender action method, aimed at selecting a catering partner that aligns with the school's values regarding food quality and service ethos.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with expertise in school meal provisions and strong local management capabilities. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, fresh food, and sustainable practices, such as compliance with the Soil Association Silver accreditation, will be well-suited to compete. The selected partner will play a crucial role in shaping the dining experience at The Meads Primary School, fostering community relations and developing innovative menu offerings that engage the school’s stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Meads Primary School

Notice Description

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to The Meads Primary 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
ocds-b5fd17-d22825b6-5211-4782-8a09-b95ded30a6c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ed4fa0-e8b6-46df-852e-161ecd217333
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
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2020 - 27 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

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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