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PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 10:13

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Cast Multi Academy Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of outsourced catering services, with the contract awarded to Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically catering services (CPV 55520000), with targeted delivery at specific school sites in the Plymouth region (UKK4, UKK3, UKK42). The process followed an open procedure, adhering to the GPA regulations, with the contract valued at approximately £4,444,811.67 and signed on 25th July 2025. Initially, the tender process began with an active status on 17th February 2025, progressing to award by 6th August 2025. The procurement sought a high-quality, value-for-money service, with criteria focusing on 60% quality and 40% price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the catering industry to expand their operations by aligning with public education services. Businesses specialising in delivering comprehensive food provisions and staffing solutions would be well-suited to compete, particularly those that can offer innovative approaches to meet quality and value standards. Additionally, enterprises capable of managing large-scale contracts and adapting to educational environments stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future. The extension options outlined in the tender also suggest potential for long-term engagements, encouraging stable business growth and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PLYMOUTH CAST 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, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the outsourced catering service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. The sites included in this tender opportunity are listed in the procurement documents.

Renewal: Option of 2 further 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046434-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,444,811 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)
Additional Buyers

PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Contact Name
Tina Parkes
Contact Email
tparkes@plymouthcast.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752686710

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL5 3AG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon, TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Eggbuckland
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS

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