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ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

ACES ACADEMIES TRUST

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30 Jun 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The ACES Academies Trust has completed a public procurement process for school catering services within the East of England. This tender, operating under a restricted procedure, was aimed at providing catering to one secondary school and four primary schools located near Huntingdon. The procurement stage has moved to award, with the contract given to Compass Contract Services (UK) for a value of approximately £2,493,789. The contract is set to commence on the 1st of August 2025 and will conclude on the 31st of July 2030, reflecting a significant five-year opportunity. The industry category for this procurement falls under school catering services, with the main procurement category classified as services.

The school catering contract awarded by the ACES Academies Trust offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in school meal services. Compass Contract Services, a large-scale supplier, successfully matched the requirements, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities in catering for educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. SMEs with experience in large-scale catering within the education sector could find significant opportunities in such contracts given the project's scope and regional focus. The completion of this tender highlights a valuable opportunity for those seeking to expand their presence in the public sector catering market in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

ACES Academies Trust currently comprises one large secondary School (Hinchingbrooke School) and four primary school (Cromwell Academy, Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Godmanchester Community Academy and Spaldwick Primary school), all situated on the western approaches to Huntingdon and within a 5-mile radius.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47bb4f7e-c819-40bc-9e9f-0ed24330013e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16dbb5-db90-4f33-a779-06410af13fd7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£2,493,789 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,493,789 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACES ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3BN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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