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Finham Park Multi Academy Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust

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04 Nov 2025 at 08:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Finham Park Multi Academy Trust involved the appointment of a single supplier for catering services across four schools located in Coventry, UK. The initiative, classified under the "School catering services" industry, has now reached the award stage with Aspens Services Ltd named as the supplier. The contract was finalised without prior publication due to its alignment with an existing dynamic purchasing system (DPS), and was signed on 1st July 2025. The overall value of the contract is £1,166,552 GBP, with the award decision focusing primarily on quality (60%) and price (40%). This contract includes options to extend for an additional two 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale catering service providers capable of delivering high-quality services in the educational sector. The procurement method, which did not involve an open competition, indicates a preference for suppliers who can fulfil specialised requirements efficiently. Aspens Services Ltd's successful bid strengthens their position within the public sector catering market, reinforcing the importance of expertise in both quality delivery and cost management. Businesses that are adept at operating within similar frameworks and can offer competitive, high-standard solutions may find similar opportunities lucrative and beneficial for long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services

Notice Description

The Customer is required to run a tender process to appoint one single Supplier for Catering Services for four schools to align with their current contracts ending August 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Customer is required to run a tender process to appoint one single Supplier for Catering Services for four schools to align with their current contracts ending August 2025.

Options: The option to extend for a further 2 12 month periods

Procurement Information

This procurement was undertaken under an existing DPS therefore a contract notice was not required. This is an award notice and the opportuity has now closed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d969
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070652-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,166,552 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 9WT
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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