--- title: "Someries Junior School" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY" published: "2019-12-18" --- # Someries Junior School Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9672a45-43eb-4aca-82f6-8692725f8ce2.json) ## Summary The procurement process for a Catering Service at Someries Junior School in Luton, Bedfordshire has recently concluded, with SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY acting as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £105,000, was awarded to CATERLINK UK LIMITED on 8th November 2019, following a single tender action due to its being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The award entails providing school meals and catering services, running from 15th February 2020 until 14th February 2023. The tender period closed on 1st August 2019, with the initial invitation to tender published on 1st July 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering services sector, particularly those with experience in providing food services to primary schools. Companies that prioritise locally sourced ingredients and have a strong presence in the Luton area will find themselves well positioned to meet the school's requirements for a vibrant dining experience and adherence to Soil Association standards. Businesses that can showcase their ability to develop tailored menus and engage stakeholders positively will enhance their competitiveness in future tenders. ## Notice This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to Someries Junior School, 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 food service provision to Primary Schools. A strong local management, presence within the area and the ability to provide local purchasing will be very important. Menus and working ethics that comply to the Soil Association Silver accreditation will be mandatory. A forward thinking catering partner who can tailor menus, develop dining experiences, create lasting food memories and who engages all of the School's 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/4e135bbf-0d3a-4ec6-9b5f-8687495eb8b1 | | 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 | 18 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | 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 | CATERLINK | ## 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 - 18 Dec 2019 at 19:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e135bbf-0d3a-4ec6-9b5f-8687495eb8b1 - 1 Jul 2019 at 06:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bda749-6b86-4ee2-9f4f-5eb1c125e35c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e135bbf-0d3a-4ec6-9b5f-8687495eb8b1 18th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bda749-6b86-4ee2-9f4f-5eb1c125e35c 1st July 2019 - 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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