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PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)

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06 Aug 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE" has been completed. The buying organisation, Plymouth Cast Multi Academy Trust, located in Plymouth, England, sought to secure a contractor for high-quality catering services for its schools. The industry category pertinent to this tender is Catering Services, specifically classified under CPV code 55520000. The open procedure method was utilised for this tender, which culminated in an award on 25 July 2025, with the contract period set from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 4,444,811.67.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry capable of delivering high-quality services that provide value for money. The contract requires comprehensive food and staff provision, catering to the specific needs of schools under the Trust. Businesses offering innovative solutions in outsourced catering services, particularly those experienced in educational settings, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The awarded supplier, Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells, demonstrates the Trust's confidence in established players capable of managing extensive catering needs efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilstdelivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision tosupport the delivery of the outsourced catering service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ecf3bf7-137f-4d01-a20e-1cd06ffceda7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8545e2b6-ecbd-43b6-8d6e-21ec0ac205f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,444,811 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,444,811 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL5 3AG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Eggbuckland
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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