Award

Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools

CUPERNHAM INFANT SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:28

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools" has been awarded as of 12th September 2025. Managed by MYA Consulting Ltd, this contract was initiated by Cupernham Infant School, which operates as the buying organisation. The services fall under the school catering services category and are intended for eight primary schools in and around Romsey, Hampshire. The procurement proceeded through an open, below-threshold competition under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Aspen Services Ltd, who will provide the required services for a three-year period starting on 3rd November 2025, with opportunities for extension based on contract performance and mutual agreement between the parties involved.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in institutional catering, particularly those with experience in school environments. Aspen Services Ltd, as the successful bidder, has secured a substantial contract valued at £550,000 gross. Such opportunities are well-suited to large service providers capable of delivering high-quality and competitively priced catering solutions. Companies looking to grow within the educational services sector can explore similar tenders, as the competitive open procurement process allows for varied participation while prioritizing quality and value for money. Businesses should prepare to demonstrate experience and capacity, as well as pricing competitiveness, to stand out in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools

Notice Description

The provision of catering services to eight primary schools in or close to Romsey, Hampshire, operating in alliance with each other for purposes of the procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: After the initial term, the schools may wish to extend the contact for a maximum of 2 years based upon contract performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056233-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUPERNHAM INFANT SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

MYA CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Kevin Pickford
Contact Email
kevin.pickford@mya-consultanting.co.uk, kevin.pickford@mya-consulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447790973906

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMSEY
Postcode
SO51 7JT
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Hollington
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPEN SERVICES

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