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PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 12:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Oct 2025 at 15:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 12:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract involves Aspire Academy Trust, based in St. Austell, for the provision of outsourced catering services. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, catering to the educational sector under the public authority sub-central government classification, with PHP Law LLP serving as the procurement advisor. Covering a geographical scope primarily within the UK, the region for service delivery is designated as UKK3. The contract was awarded to Aspens-Services Limited for a total value of £13.2 million, effective from February 5, 2026, to August 31, 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The procurement process, now in the award stage, ensures high-quality catering services, focusing on meal uptake and delivery timeliness, with terms set under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale contracts in educational environments. Companies with experience in delivering quality food services and managing complex, multi-site operations would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract requires a partnership approach with the Trust, emphasizing transparency in management information and performance, thus offering firms the chance to enhance their reputation and showcase their service excellence. The contract accommodates the inclusion of additional schools during its term, providing further opportunities for expansion, and requires firms to maintain high standards in compliance, customer satisfaction, and nutritional guidelines, making it suitable for companies with robust operational and compliance frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

Notice Description

The contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service to the Trust. The Trust was seeking a Contractor that will deliver the service for this contract, providing 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. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Contract value has account for the potential for additional schools joining the Trust during the Contract ter

Renewal: Two further years (3.8+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011332-2026
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

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

Aspire Academy Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST AUSTELL
Postcode
PL25 4FD
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penwithick & Boscoppa
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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