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title: "Goldington Academy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY"
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# Goldington Academy

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d50473d2-cd32-45af-9026-165eea4fb71f

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## Summary

The Goldington Academy is seeking a catering partner through an open tender process, with the contract valued at £105,000. Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically for school meals and catering services. The tender period closed on 10 March 2020, with the contract commencing on 23 May 2020 and running until 22 May 2023. The successful supplier will need to demonstrate experience in providing exceptional food service in similar educational environments and possess a strong local management presence.

This opportunity is ideal for catering businesses that can offer innovative and high-quality food services tailored to a school setting. Companies that have a proactive approach, a commitment to fresh ingredients, and the ability to adapt to the Academy's requirements are encouraged to consider this venture. This partnership not only promises a stable contract but also the chance to make a significant impact on the dining experience of students and staff at Goldington Academy.

## Notice

This ITT is an invitation to provide a professional food service provsion to Goldington Academy. Goldington Academy is located Bedford, Bedfordshire. The Academy is seeking a catering partner who will genuinely care and take pride in the food served to their students, staff and visitors. The creation of vibrant dining room experiences will underpin the success of the partnership by a) using fresh foods b) delivering exceptional service and c) doing the right thing for the stakeholders of the Academy. Investment into the facilites would be considered along with a fresh approach to service styles. Additional information: Interested caterers must have experience, along with a proven history, for providing exceptional food service in similar enviroments. A strong local management presence within the area will also be a very important factor. So a caterer who has vision, a proactive approach, the agility to adapt to the Academy's requirements whilst delivering excellent financial results is sought. This is a very exciting opportunity for a caterer to partner with an ambitious and expanding Academy. For futher information please email or call: gideon@conselho.co.uk 07736088698

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6feddc39-35bf-496b-a0c4-83c5447bf496 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 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 | FRESH START 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

- 30 Jun 2020 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6feddc39-35bf-496b-a0c4-83c5447bf496
- 10 Feb 2020 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0429ef1b-d601-4a28-9c83-7383b3ccd312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6feddc39-35bf-496b-a0c4-83c5447bf496
  30th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0429ef1b-d601-4a28-9c83-7383b3ccd312
  10th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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