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OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

OAK ACADEMY TRUST

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oak Academy Trust, based in Oadby, Leicester, England, recently completed an open procedure procurement process for the provision of outsourced catering services. The prominent procurement falls under the industry category of Catering Services, with CPV code 55520000, and is valued at £5,000,000. The awarded contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, serving the East Midlands region. The announcement of the award took place on 4th September 2025, concluding the tender stage which had its deadline on 1st January 2025. This procurement process aims to ensure high-quality and cost-effective catering services for the Trust's schools, parents, and pupils. Aspens Services Ltd was awarded the contract, marking the end of the tendering process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in educational environments. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, making it especially accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Oak Academy Trust's suitability criteria. Businesses proficient in managing large-scale catering operations will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition within the public sector. For companies poised to provide exceptional service while maintaining fiscal prudence, such contracts can lead to sustained growth and future public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OAK 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 catering services requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53c315c7-fb04-4a40-b54d-d40cd4de2433
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25a9d9a-ddff-4041-8bbf-1ce1ba95089a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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
OAK ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OADBY, LEICESTER
Postcode
LE2 4FU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Oadby and Wigston
Electoral Ward
Oadby Uplands
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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