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title: "Sparken Hill Academy"
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buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY"
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# Sparken Hill Academy

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0329f28-f7e4-4211-a719-4e197d26ae80

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## Summary

The Sparken Hill Academy, located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, engaged in the procurement of a Professional Catering Service. This tender, classified under 'School meals' and 'School catering services', was announced under a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The tender period concluded on 4 April 2019, while the contract period is set to commence on 8 July 2019 and will run until 7 July 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £105,000, supported by the buyer, Spires Catering Consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in catering services aimed at primary educational institutions. Companies with experience in school meals, a strong local presence, and the ability to deliver fresh, quality food are well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate a commitment to the educational ethos of the school, including the ability to create engaging dining experiences tailored to the preferences of children and school stakeholders.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a Professional Catering Service provision to Sparken Hill Academy in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. 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. 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. Sparken Hill Academy is a very successful Primary School and aims to give every child the best possible start to their education. The School's overarching ethos is to provide ' Excellence and Enjoyment in Education for Everyone' and the Catering Partner they want to engage with must embrace this ethos at the core of the business relationship. So a partner who can tailor menus, develop dining experiences, create lasting food memories 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@spirescateringconsultancy.co.uk Phone: 07817187813 or 01865 600968

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7cbcad-455a-4b14-80df-ad7fc9273d62 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 7 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ASPENS-SERVICES |

## 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

- 20 Jun 2019 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7cbcad-455a-4b14-80df-ad7fc9273d62
- 20 Mar 2019 at 13:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250baed7-edb0-49f7-95c9-56ed5d2a7666
- 7 Mar 2019 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250baed7-edb0-49f7-95c9-56ed5d2a7666
- 7 Mar 2019 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250baed7-edb0-49f7-95c9-56ed5d2a7666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7cbcad-455a-4b14-80df-ad7fc9273d62
  20th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250baed7-edb0-49f7-95c9-56ed5d2a7666
  20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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