---
title: "Hillborough Infant School"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY"
published: "2020-02-27"
---

# Hillborough Infant School

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a catering service contract for Hillborough Infant School, situated in Luton, Bedfordshire. The buying organisation, SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY, published the tender on 16th January 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 30th January 2020. This procurement is classified under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on school meals and catering services. The value set for this contract is £50,000, and the contract duration is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, noted as a 'single tender action' due to being below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those with experience in delivering quality food services to primary schools. Companies that possess a strong local presence and can purchase locally are particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, caterers capable of creating bespoke menus that align with the Soil Association's bronze standard, with aspirations for silver, will be highly competitive. The emphasis on fresh, high-quality food and a responsive service model can significantly contribute to a vibrant dining experience for the school, thus creating a strong foundation for business growth in the educational catering sector.

## Notice

This ITT is to provide a professional catering service provision to Hillborough Infant School in Luton, Bedfordshire. The school is looking for a partner who will genuinely care about the food it serves and the team they employ. The creation of a vibrant dining experience will underpin the success of the partnership - this will be carved out by simply using fresh foods, delivering a great service and by morally doing the right thing for all stakeholders of the school. Investment into the facilities would be considered but is deemed as a essential requirement. Additional information: Interested caterers must have experience in providing a quality food service provision to primary schools. A strong local management presence within the area along with the ability to purchase locally will be an important factor. Menus that comply to the Soil Association bronze standard would be considered as a given - with the aspiration for silver achievement as a short term goal. So a catering partner is sought who can tailor bespoke menus have the agility and adaptability to make changes in line with the school's requirements will be essential. Please feel free to request further information or you wish to discuss this opportunity further by: email: gideon@conselho.co.uk phone: 07817187813

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2824fef8-8784-40c2-9d84-64880f56a09a |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105 |
| 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 | 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

- 27 Feb 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2824fef8-8784-40c2-9d84-64880f56a09a
- 16 Jan 2020 at 18:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd19898-d5c4-4b15-ab71-d634b48065eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2824fef8-8784-40c2-9d84-64880f56a09a
  27th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd19898-d5c4-4b15-ab71-d634b48065eb
  16th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee98a201-ad33-4768-9649-167a1743143d.json.