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Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Cathedral Schools Trust

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cathedral Schools Trust, based in Bristol, has concluded the contract award stage for its catering and hospitality services under the tender titled "Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender". Aspens Services Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at approximately £3,002,382, with services commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The contract was tendered through a restricted procedure, focusing on school catering services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, managed by selective engagement, was finalised on 9th June 2025, leading to the publication of the award on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established suppliers in the school catering industry. Companies like Aspens Services Ltd, which have experience in catering for educational institutions, are particularly well-suited to compete and deliver the required services. Though the process was selective, suppliers that meet the eligibility and suitability criteria—such as being an SME—gain a competitive edge in securing such contracts. This procurement underlines the demand for specialised catering providers capable of delivering exceptional service within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for the Cathedral Schools Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43cf3219-2e4c-4c5b-aa70-31b7707e6c0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3544741-ecd2-49cd-85ec-8b503b46072e
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,002,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,002,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
Cathedral Schools Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS20 0HU
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Pill
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens-Services Limited

Further Information

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