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CA15057 - Wensum Trust - Outsourced Catering Services

WENSUM TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:18

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07 Feb 2025 at 17:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wensum Trust, located in Norfolk, England, has completed the procurement process for outsourced catering services for its member schools. This open procedure sought a single supplier within the catering services industry, classified under CPV 55520000 and particularly focusing on school catering services (CPV 55524000). The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, covering various locations including Norfolk and extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The tender reached its final award stage on 2nd June 2025, resulting in Aspens Services Ltd being selected as the supplier, with a contract value of £4,311,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in large-scale or educational institution catering services. Due to its long-term nature and extensive geographic reach, the contract is especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses with experience in high-capacity and diverse service delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, tapping into sustainable and rewarding public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15057 - Wensum Trust - Outsourced Catering Services

Notice Description

Wensum Trust are looking for a single supplier to provide catering services for their member schools across the Norfolk area. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15057. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15057 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bd81ba9-f24a-43f4-9393-d81a2f94848a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad2f119-a632-4227-aa37-6ab6b9fbcddd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,311,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years 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
WENSUM TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR6 5SB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Hellesdon South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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