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title: "The Ferrars Academy"
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# The Ferrars Academy

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963482bd-2b32-484b-a7e7-658d1b5af47a

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## Summary

The Ferrars Academy in Luton, Bedfordshire, is seeking a partner for a Professional Catering Service through a tender initiated by SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY. The procurement, classified under 'School meals' and 'School catering services', has an estimated value of £105,000 and involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 November 2019, with the contract that commenced on 1 April 2020, set to end on 31 March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those experienced in providing quality food services to primary schools. Companies that can demonstrate local management presence and the capacity for local sourcing will be particularly well-suited to apply. Additionally, meeting compliance with the Soil Association's Bronze accreditation, with aspirations towards Silver, will likely enhance the attractiveness of bids from potential suppliers aiming to create memorable dining experiences for the school community.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to The Ferrars Academy in Luton, Bedfordshire. The School is looking for a Catering Partner who will genuinely care about the food it serves and the Catering Team they employ. The creation of vibrant dining experience will underpin the success of the partnership by using fresh foods, delivering great service and morally do the right thing for the stakeholders of the School. Investment to the service would be considered but is not essential. Additional information: Caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provision to Infant/Primary Schools. A strong local management presence within the area and the ability to provide local purchasing will be very important. Menus that comply to the Soil Association Bronze accreditation would considered as a given, with the aspiration for the Silver accreditation as a short term goal. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor menus and create memorable dining experiences that engages all School stakeholders will be an essential requirement. Please feel free to request more information or you wish to discuss this opportunity further by: Email to: gideon@conselho.co.uk Phone: 07817187813 or 01865 600968

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18338d-40ed-44b6-9e28-43efa6e959c7 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | HCL |

## 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

- 27 Feb 2020 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18338d-40ed-44b6-9e28-43efa6e959c7
- 15 Oct 2019 at 17:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42fee52-7a6c-4378-a8dc-9f76bb18ebca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18338d-40ed-44b6-9e28-43efa6e959c7
  27th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42fee52-7a6c-4378-a8dc-9f76bb18ebca
  15th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.conselho.co.uk

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