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Hillborough Infant School

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2020 at 12:49

Award Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2020 at 18:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a catering service contract for Hillborough Infant School, situated in Luton, Bedfordshire. The buying organisation, SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY, published the tender on 16th January 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 30th January 2020. This procurement is classified under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on school meals and catering services. The value set for this contract is £50,000, and the contract duration is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, noted as a 'single tender action' due to being below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in delivering quality food services to primary schools. Companies that possess a strong local presence and can purchase locally are particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, caterers capable of creating bespoke menus that align with the Soil Association's bronze standard, with aspirations for silver, will be highly competitive. The emphasis on fresh, high-quality food and a responsive service model can significantly contribute to a vibrant dining experience for the school, thus creating a strong foundation for business growth in the educational catering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hillborough Infant School

Notice Description

This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to Hillborough Infant School in Luton, Bedfordshire. The school is looking for a partner who will genuinely care about the food it serves and the team they employ. The creation of a vibrant dining experience will underpin the success of the partnership - this will be carved out by simply using fresh foods, delivering a great service and by morally doing the right thing for all stakeholders of the school. Investment into the facilities would be considered but is deemed as a essential requirement. Additional information: Interested caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provision to primary schools. A strong local management presence within the area along with the ability to purchase locally will be an important factor. Menus that comply to the Soil Association bronze standard would be considered as a given - with the aspiration for silver achievement as a short term goal. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor bespoke menus have the agility and adaptability to make changes in line with the school's requirements will be essential. Please feel free to request further information or you wish to discuss this opportunity further by: email: gideon@conselho.co.uk phone: 07817187813

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2824fef8-8784-40c2-9d84-64880f56a09a
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 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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

ASPENS-SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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