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University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Schools Trust (UST) has completed the procurement process for a catering contractor, awarding the contract to Olive Dining Ltd. This contract, valued at £5,566,156, is for the provision of school catering services across the Trust’s four schools located in London, United Kingdom. UST, which is keen on centralising its procurement model, selected the contractor through a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to procurement. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will last until 31st July 2030. The process had begun with a tender that concluded on 17th July 2025, with the award being published on 31st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the school catering industry to secure long-term service provision contracts with educational institutions. It particularly favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Trust's goal of establishing a partnership with a contractor whose capabilities resonate with its vision and values. Businesses with strengths in delivering high-quality, nutritious food suitable for a school environment and those experienced in adapting services to align with educational trust values would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This centralised approach by UST demonstrates a significant prospect for growth and expansion in providing catering services within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15710404-3939-42f0-81ef-db40476ae1a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782cdc6a-7441-47d4-8f51-997437670198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,566,156 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,566,156 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 8AQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Limehouse
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE DINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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