---
title: "Danes Educational Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d8cb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Danes Educational Trust

Buyer: SPIRES CATERING CONSULTANCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d8cb

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## Summary

Danes Educational Trust is currently seeking a sole catering provider to supply school meals for its nine establishments, consisting of four primary schools, four secondary schools, and one UTC, located primarily in Hatfield and Watford. The tender is classified under the goods category, with an estimated value of £1,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to end on 26th September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd April 2022 and has an initial duration until 1st April 2025, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in food service provision, particularly those that can offer healthy and appealing meal options suitable for a school environment. Firms experienced in catering to educational institutions, including those capable of managing diverse dietary requirements and delivering quality service across multiple sites, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also foster long-term relationships with a reputable educational trust.

## Notice

Danes Educational Trust (DET) consists of 9 schools - 4 primary, 4 secondary and a UTC. DET are seeking a sole catering provider to provide a foodservice provision initially for 6 of the sites with the following 3 to follow with 18 months. All establishments are within two geographic hubs - namely Hatfield and Watford. The numbers of pupils/students on each site range from 300 - 1,400 and each has a different requirement in relation to the amount of serving areas,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of great tasting, healthy food throughout the day at all sites

Renewal: extension of 24 months - year plus a following year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023326-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023326-2021
- 24 Aug 2021 at 13:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020828-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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