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title: "William Austin Infant School"
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# William Austin Infant School

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97c3de6f-61b8-49de-946d-56b4bd37bc8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY as the buyer, seeking bids for a professional catering service for William Austin Infant School located in Luton, Bedfordshire. This tender, classified under the category 'School meals', has an estimated contract value of £40,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 15th August 2020. The contract is set to commence on 15th February 2021 and will run until 14th February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions. Firms that specialise in providing fresh, quality meals, and those capable of accommodating specific dietary requirements, such as HMC Halal certified meat, will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder is expected to enhance the dining experience for pupils and staff, potentially leading to further contracts within the education sector.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to William Austin Infant School in Luton Bedfordshire. The school is seeking a catering partner who will genuinely care and take pride in their food that is served as well as the catering team they employ. The creation of a vibrant dining experience 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 for the stakeholders of the school. A HMC Halal certified meat will form an integral part of the daily menu choice. Suppliers who cannot provide this requirement need not regisiter an interest in this opportunity. Investment to the service would be considered but will not be an essential requirement. Additional information: Interested caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provion within an Infant or Primary School enviroment. HMC Halal certified meat will be a essential requirement. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor menus and create memorable dining room experiences that engages all pupils and staff will be mandatory expectation. Please feel free to request further information or you may wish to discuss this opportunity by contacting: Email: 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/72207a06-06e5-48b8-949c-49b3bfa74ab5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 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 | ABM CATERING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72207a06-06e5-48b8-949c-49b3bfa74ab5
- 14 Jul 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a14ab6a-4bf1-4ee9-be7a-168188d8de51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72207a06-06e5-48b8-949c-49b3bfa74ab5
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a14ab6a-4bf1-4ee9-be7a-168188d8de51
  14th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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