Award

Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

24 Jun 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust for the provision of catering services across their family of schools. Classified under the school catering services industry category, this contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Innovate Services Ltd as of 14th April 2025. The contract period commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2030, with a total value of £12,158,024.83. Key details of the award were published on 24th June 2025, marking the process as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing sizable contracts within the service domain. Companies specialising in school catering services and equipped to service multiple sites in the UK would find this contract particularly advantageous. As the contract supports SMEs but is not tailored for VCSEs, it is ideally suited for larger firms looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector catering market. The collaboration with the Thinking Schools Academy Trust could further establish a business's reputation and open doors to future opportunities in the educational services industry.

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Notice Title

Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint partner(s) for the provision of catering services, to our family of schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc5a4487-0d59-4f06-9320-ccc3b60c231f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4092874c-53c1-4079-830e-48b16518f276
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
£12,158,024 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,158,024 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 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
THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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