Tender

Danes Educational Trust

SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Aug 2021 at 13:09

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Danes Educational Trust is currently seeking a sole catering provider to supply school meals for its nine establishments, consisting of four primary schools, four secondary schools, and one UTC, located primarily in Hatfield and Watford. The tender is classified under the goods category, with an estimated value of £1,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to end on 26th September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd April 2022 and has an initial duration until 1st April 2025, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food service provision, particularly those that can offer healthy and appealing meal options suitable for a school environment. Firms experienced in catering to educational institutions, including those capable of managing diverse dietary requirements and delivering quality service across multiple sites, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also foster long-term relationships with a reputable educational trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Danes Educational Trust

Notice Description

Danes Educational Trust (DET) consists of 9 schools - 4 primary, 4 secondary and a UTC. DET are seeking a sole catering provider to provide a foodservice provision initially for 6 of the sites with the following 3 to follow with 18 months. All establishments are within two geographic hubs - namely Hatfield and Watford. The numbers of pupils/students on each site range from 300 - 1,400 and each has a different requirement in relation to the amount of serving areas,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of great tasting, healthy food throughout the day at all sites

Renewal: extension of 24 months - year plus a following year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d8cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023326-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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