Award

Leighton Middle School

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2021 at 10:14

Tender

04 May 2021 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the title "Leighton Middle School," overseen by the contracting authority SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY. This project falls under the education sector, specifically in the classification of "School meals." Located in Leighton Buzzard, UK, this tender is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £175,000, was signed on 16 July 2021 and focuses on providing quality meal services to the school community. Although the tender period has concluded, potential suppliers must note the competitive nature and criteria employed in the awarding process, which was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate a track record of providing high-quality, tailored meal programs are particularly well-suited to compete. A successful catering partner will need to deliver not only exceptional food quality and service but also create an engaging dining experience for both pupils and staff. Additionally, the potential for long-term contracts with options for extensions may attract businesses looking for stability and growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Leighton Middle School

Notice Description

Provision of quality meals

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of quality pupil meals

Options: three year contract with potential option to extend for an addtional two years (1+1)

Renewal: 2 year extension (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018559-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2021 - 22 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY
Contact Name
Gideon Smith
Contact Email
gideon@spirescateringconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1865600968

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
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCL

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