--- title: "ITT for the Provision of Catering Services to Leagrave Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PAN CONSULTING" published: "2018-10-19" --- # ITT for the Provision of Catering Services to Leagrave Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire Buyer: PAN CONSULTING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aace073-1774-433a-927e-fbab5b262f97.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Pan Consulting for the provision of catering services at Leagrave Primary School in Luton, Bedfordshire. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is classified under the industry category of "School meals" and includes a budget of £105,000. The tender period will end on 8 December 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022. The procurement method is direct, specifically a single tender action due to it being below threshold, targeting local catering firms that can maintain strong local engagement in their service delivery. This opportunity presents several avenues for business growth, particularly for local catering companies with experience in school meal provision. Firms that can demonstrate a commitment to engaging with the school environment and tailoring dining experiences for children, parents, and staff will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Local management and the capacity for local sourcing will be crucial in securing this tender, which aims to provide a vibrant dining experience for over 455 pupils at the school. ## Notice This ITT is to provide Catering Services to Leagrave Primary School in Luton, Bedfordshire. A busy primary with over 455 pupils. This school is looking for a caterer who will make every effort to engage with the pupils and staff, who genuinely cares about the food it serves and the catering staff they employ. Investment to the service would be welcome. They are looking to achieve great food, engaging staff and a vibrant dining experience for all users. Additional information: Caterers must have experience in providing catering services to primary schools. A strong local management, presence within the area and the ability to provide local purchasing will be very important. This school is a successful primary and aims to give every child the best possible start to their education. The School's mission statement is 'Striving for Excellence, Learning for Life' and the food service partner must embrace this value at the core of the food provision. A caterer that can tailor menus, develop dining experiences and engage children, parents and staff are required in order to be successful. Please feel free to request more information or to if you wish to discuss this opportunity contact gideon@conselho.co.uk M: 078 171 87 813. T: 01865 600968 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096c6bb5-2ec8-49dd-a219-cce1bba00cce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PAN CONSULTING | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX12 9WE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2018 at 16:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096c6bb5-2ec8-49dd-a219-cce1bba00cce - 19 Oct 2018 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096c6bb5-2ec8-49dd-a219-cce1bba00cce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096c6bb5-2ec8-49dd-a219-cce1bba00cce 19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.conselho.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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