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Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service

GTS ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2025 at 10:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 10:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service' was initiated by the Great Torrington School, located in Devon, United Kingdom. Managed under the terms of an open procedure, this tender involved the provision of high-quality outsourced catering services, inclusive of food and staffing, aimed at delivering value for both the school and its community. Notably, the contract spans a period starting from 1st September 2025 and extends for three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The award stage has been completed, with Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited securing the contract. The industry falls under the category of 'School catering services', and the procurement method was aligned with international standards and guidelines. Key metrics such as meal uptake, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction will be pivotal throughout the contract cycle.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for enterprises capable of meeting stringent quality and sustainability standards in the catering sector. Companies specialising in large-scale catering, particularly those with experience in educational settings, stand to be well-suited for engagements like this. The involvement of a major supplier like Compass Contract Services underscores the potential for large businesses to engage effectively with public sector clients while setting benchmarks for quality and sustainability in service delivery. Opportunities lie in demonstrating capability to deliver value that aligns with the school's ethos and commitment to environmental and social sustainability. This opens avenues for growth through partnerships that emphasise innovation, reliable service delivery, and adherence to regulatory standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was issued by Great Torrington School ("the School") for the provision of outsourced catering services. Full details of all contract requirements are given in Document 2. Specification of Requirement. The School was seeking a Contractor 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. The contract start date will 1st September 2025 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). The Contractor shall: a. embrace the School vision, values and ethos, whilst demonstrating alignment to them in all aspects of the delivery, throughout the contract term. b. work in partnership with the School, offering a service a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for pupils using the services whilst continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. deliver an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term and have appropriate practices and systems in place to ensure a suitable amount of food supply, meal choices are available throughout the service. d. have appropriate processes and procedures in place which gives assurance that individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements will not be put at risk and religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements are catered for. e. demonstrate a contract management approach, including a robust complaint management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery. f. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the School in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. g. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision and have in place a sustainable food supply chain that minimises the negative impact on the environment, preserves natural resources, and promotes social and economic well-being. The Contractor shall have appropriate processes and procedures that demonstrate the ongoing review of the supply chain and procurement of goods to ensure it continues to meet this objective. h. provide signage and marketing for the catering service. This shall include general advertising, and attractive packaging and presentation of meals and marketing materials that can be shared with families via newsletters, website email etc. i. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option of 2 further one year extensions (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GTS ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

Great Torrington School

Great Torrington School (Secondary Acct: PHP Law)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVON
Postcode
EX38 7DJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
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
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Great Torrington
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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