Award

Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service

PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED

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04 Nov 2025 at 17:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westcountry Schools Trust has concluded a contracting process for a managed catering service, awarding Aspens Services Ltd the contract, valued at £10,000,000 GBP. The procurement, handled by PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED, focused on delivering efficiencies and maintaining high food quality standards across schools in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, and while the tender process has been completed, the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st January 2025, and the publication of the award notice on 4th November 2025. This falls under the school catering services industry category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in school catering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality and cost-efficient catering solutions. Businesses experienced in delivering managed catering services with a strong emphasis on partnership and community ethos are well-positioned to benefit. The contract encourages open communication and collaboration with the Trust, allowing for constructive engagement throughout the contract period. As the procurement method was an open procedure, it ensured a competitive process inviting a range of companies to showcase their expertise in meeting the Trust's catering service needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service

Notice Description

The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this servicespecification and the associated tender documents.The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and support of the Bidder. It is theexpectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a highstandard of food quality to deliver the proposed menu.The Bidder is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the rolesand responsibilities as identified in this Specification of Requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a879b3e-97bc-40cc-9c0d-5ee8fe8cc95c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59adca1c-80b1-4764-8e5c-8a3f30a3bc0d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IVYBRIDGE
Postcode
PL21 0JA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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