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GLF Schools Catering Contract

GLF SCHOOLS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 17:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 17:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by GLF Schools involves a comprehensive catering contract across its network of schools, serving over 19,000 students across locations including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. The procurement, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, has reached the award stage with the notice published on 1 May 2026. This contract is significant, with an approximate gross value of £44,000,000 and a planned start date on 1 August 2026, extending until 31 July 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement is divided into multiple Lots, allowing bidders to apply for specific segments of the overall service requirement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with the ability to manage high-volume, multi-site contracts. The contract emphasises high-quality service delivery, thus making it appealing for established caterers with a robust operational framework and proven competence in the education sector. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and cost-effective quality service stand to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the project allows for scale adaptation as the trust expands, providing a dynamic growth environment for ambitious companies aiming to expand their footprint in the educational catering market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLF Schools Catering Contract

Notice Description

The Trust serves over 19,000 young people aged 2 to 19 in a diverse array of settings, with around 2,500 employees. Our schools are in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. The Trust is seeking experienced caterers to provide high quality school catering services across the Trust, currently there are 8 secondary schools and 35 primary schools. It is anticipated the majority of the schools will be in scope, however the final number of schools will be defined later in the process. It is expected the contract will be divided into Lots, with bidders given the opportunity to apply for some or all of the various Lots.

Lot Information

West & Central

Options: The scope of the tender may develop over the contract, as additional schools join the Trust, these schools will join the contract, when their previous contracts allow.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension periods subject to being agreed in writing by both parties

East & South

Options: The scope of the tender may develop over the contract, as additional schools join the Trust, these schools will join the contract, when their previous contracts allow.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension periods subject to being agreed in writing by both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£44,430,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLF SCHOOLS
Additional Buyers

Banstead Community Junior School

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Nork
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

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