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Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 08:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 19:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Embrace Multi Academy Trust involves the provision of outsourced catering services in the education sector. Based in Enderby, United Kingdom, the Trust sought to contract a high-quality service provider capable of delivering value for money to schools, families, and students. The procurement followed an open procedure, catering to sub-central government requirements, with PHP Law LLP serving as the procurement consultant. The final contract was awarded to ASPENS-Services Limited on 20 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2026 and offering potential extensions up to 31 July 2031. This procurement was capped at a gross value of £3,600,000 and covers a range of services spanning food and staff provision.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with capabilities in large-scale, multi-site operations within the education sector. The contract emphasises the delivery of a comprehensive service model, quality food offerings, allergy management, and sustainability. Businesses that are experienced in similar educational contracts and possess strong service models and management capabilities are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. The Trust's requirement for a financially stable and technically competent supplier ensures that businesses capable of meeting these criteria can leverage the contract to scale and bolster their reputation within the public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity was issued by Embrace Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service ("the Service") to the Trust. The Trust was 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. The Contract will start on Saturday 1st August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include additional schools

Renewal: Two further one year extensions (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035857-2026
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
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-13

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP Law LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ENDERBY
Postcode
LE19 4AQ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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