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Catering Services Framework - Light Touch

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 14:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 11:36

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 11:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ormiston Academies Trust has concluded a comprehensive procurement process for a Catering Services Framework, known as the "Light Touch" regime, aimed at servicing up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy Trust environment. This procurement was undertaken as an open procedure and spanned multiple geographic regions, including the North, Northeast, Midlands, East, London, and South of the United Kingdom. The framework agreements, divided into distinct lots, were awarded to multiple suppliers, including Lunchtime Company Ltd and Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited. The procurement process culminated with contract awards on 12th December 2025, and these agreements are set to commence on 6th January 2026, continuing through to 5th January 2030.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the school catering service industry, particularly those capable of scaling operations to support multiple locations across the specified regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as evidenced by several SMEs already appointed as suppliers. The focus on high-quality service delivery, from technical quality to price competitiveness, highlights opportunities for businesses committed to innovation and high standards in catering to educational institutions. The framework supports strategic growth through long-term service contracts and offers a platform for SMEs to collaborate with larger services, fostering an environment conducive to business expansion and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services Framework - Light Touch

Notice Description

A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 2 - Northeast Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 3 - Midlands Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 4 - East Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 5 - London Region (1)

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 6 - South Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084955-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£48,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£48,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£48,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£59,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

CATER LINK LIMITED

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service

LUNCHTIME COMPANY LTD

MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED

TAYLOR SHAW LIMITED

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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