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title: "The Meads Primary School"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY"
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# The Meads Primary School

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d22825b6-5211-4782-8a09-b95ded30a6c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender issued by SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY for the provision of a Professional Catering Service at The Meads Primary School located in Luton, Bedfordshire. The tender, titled "The Meads Primary School," pertains to the school meals industry and has a total budget of £105,000. The tender period ended on 26th July 2019, with the contract period running from 28th March 2020 to 27th March 2023. This was a direct procurement using a single tender action method, aimed at selecting a catering partner that aligns with the school's values regarding food quality and service ethos.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with expertise in school meal provisions and strong local management capabilities. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, fresh food, and sustainable practices, such as compliance with the Soil Association Silver accreditation, will be well-suited to compete. The selected partner will play a crucial role in shaping the dining experience at The Meads Primary School, fostering community relations and developing innovative menu offerings that engage the school’s stakeholders.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to The Meads Primary 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/72ed4fa0-e8b6-46df-852e-161ecd217333 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2020 - 27 Mar 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 | ABM CATERING |

## 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 Dec 2019 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ed4fa0-e8b6-46df-852e-161ecd217333
- 26 Jun 2019 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad445431-f46b-4fbc-acaa-ddf33b99c556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ed4fa0-e8b6-46df-852e-161ecd217333
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad445431-f46b-4fbc-acaa-ddf33b99c556
  26th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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