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Ivy Education Trust Provision of Catering Services

IVY EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Apr 2026 at 09:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 09:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ivy Education Trust, based at Teignmouth Community School in Teignmouth, launched a tender for the provision of catering services to its schools. The contract was divided into two lots: Outsourced Catering Provision and Managed Catering Service. Although the contract was initially awarded on 17 December 2025 to Fresha Limited for Lot 1, the procurement process was unfortunately cancelled as of 27 April 2026 due to the supplier ceasing operations. The services aimed to cover five primary and three secondary schools, ensuring high-quality catering service, consistent with the Trust's goals of providing value for money and accommodating the needs of school staff, pupils, and parents. The procurement followed an open procedure with critical dates including a tender and award period ending on 31 December 2025, and a standstill period concluding on 14 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering companies specialising in school services, particularly those with expertise in delivering both high-quality meals and efficient management services. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can demonstrate capabilities in innovation, menu planning, allergy management, and sustainability practices, as well as meeting financial and technical criteria such as insurance coverage and previous contracts in the education sector. With the option for new schools to join the Trust during the contract period, and possibilities for renewals and additional purchases, companies with flexibility to scale their services could benefit immensely from this engagement. The region of delivery is primarily located in UKK43, covering parts of Southwest England, and presents opportunities for both large and small to medium enterprises capable of managing staff and supply chains effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ivy Education Trust Provision of Catering Services

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was been issued by Ivy Education Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of a catering service to the Trust. The tender was split into Lots: Lot 1: Outsourced Catering Provision Lot 2: Managed Catering Service Tenderers were able to bid for one or both Lots and the Trust will award to either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Contractor will provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the services to the to the Trust's 5 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Service

The Trust is 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 service requirement.

Options: To enable new schools to be added to the Contract if they join the Trust

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 Managed Catering Service

7. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to support the Trust with 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 management staff provision to deliver the managed service model, with the employment of the catering staff remaining with the Trust. The contract value for this Lot incorporates the Management Fee and Food Costs

Options: New Schools to be added to the contract who join the Trust

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a48c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037829-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IVY EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Ivy Education Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEIGNMOUTH
Postcode
TQ14 9HZ
Postcode Area
Torquay
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Teignmouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHA LIMITED

Further Information

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