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title: "Whipperley Infant Academy and Farley Junior School"
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buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY"
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# Whipperley Infant Academy and Farley Junior School

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-687cb196-a53b-4016-b029-3c4bc5660a60

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Whipperley Infant Academy and Farley Junior School seeking a professional catering service through a tender referred to as WIA/FJS/CFS280920. The buying organisation, SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY, is overseeing this initiative, which falls within the services category, specifically under school meals (CPV code: 15894210). The tender was published on 28th September 2020, with a submission deadline set for 27th October 2020. The contract period for the selected supplier will commence on 13th February 2021 and last until 12th February 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted below threshold value, offering a contract valued at approximately £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses looking to expand within the educational sector, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality food services tailored for primary schools. Establishments that prioritise fresh ingredients and are capable of crafting engaging dining experiences will be well-positioned to compete. Potential suppliers should also be prepared to include Halal options in their menu offerings and demonstrate a commitment to quality service, integrity, and long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to Whipperley Infant Academy and Farley Junior School. Both of the schools are looking for a sole catering provider and the ITT will be treated as 1 lot. The schools are seeking a catering partner who will genuinely care and take pride in the food that is served as well as the team they employ. The creation of vibrant dining experiences will underpin the success of the partnership which will include the use of fresh ingredients, great service and by morally doing the right thing at all times. Suppliers who cannot provide these requirements need not register an interest in this opportunity. Investment to this service would be considered but is not an essential condition. A Halal certified meat option will form an integeral part of the daily menu choice. Additional information: Interested catering suppliers must have experience in providing a quality food provision within a Primary School enviroment. Simply put, both Whipperley Infant Academy and Farley Junior School are seeking a long term catering partner who can tailor the school menu, create memorable dining room experiences that engages all pupils and staff, provide value for money and above all delivers their promises and continually acts with integrity and honesty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c86ec0-120a-4dda-a901-56a15798401e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2021 - 12 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | WANTAGE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED (HCL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c86ec0-120a-4dda-a901-56a15798401e
- 28 Sep 2020 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbeea8bb-880a-4295-a5ae-2de2454ff4e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82c86ec0-120a-4dda-a901-56a15798401e
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbeea8bb-880a-4295-a5ae-2de2454ff4e7
  28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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