This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 10:44

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Parkfield Primary School, situated in Taunton, Somerset, has awarded a contract for the provision of catering services, scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with the possibility of extension until 2031. This procurement follows the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, fitting into the 'Light Touch' category, and is targeted towards school meals and catering services. The process was completed with an award to ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED, a company based in London. The contract, valued at £704,375.98 with a potential gross amount of £845,251.18, aims to deliver nutritious and diverse meal options supporting student health and concentration. The school emphasises the importance of quality food services that reflect the needs of a diverse pupil population.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that have experience or interest in educational institutions. Companies offering innovative, nutritious catering solutions that prioritise health, safety, and operational excellence, matching the strict standards and quality assessments stipulated, would find this contract beneficial. Moreover, SMEs may have competitive chances given the procurement method utilised, which encourages wide participation and competition, having received bids from multiple entities, including SMEs. Consequently, firms with adaptability and commitment to high-quality service can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and solidify positions in the educational sector catering market.

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Notice Title

PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Place Group Limited as Agent of Parkfield Primary School ("the Client"). You are invited by the Client to tender for the provision of catering services in accordance with this ITT. This procurement process is being undertaken in line with public procurement legislation and guidance, utilising the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement qualifies as a Light Touch service in line with the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed at Schedule 1 of The Procurement Regulations 2024. Parkfield Primary School is a mixed-gender community primary school located on Parkfield Road in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT. As part of their commitment, the school places strong importance on the delivery of a nutritious, appealing and well-managed catering service that encourages healthy eating habits, supports concentration and energy levels, and reflects the diverse needs of its pupils. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data within the tender documentation. The tender is being managed on the In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup under project reference PP-10177 and all correspondence and communication will be via the In-Tend portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will initially be for three years commencing on 01 September 2026. There will be an option of two further one-year extensions at the Client's discretion, taking the maximum potential contract length to 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061208
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073089-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£704,375 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£704,375 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LIMITED

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

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON, SOMERSET
Postcode
TA1 4RT
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS-SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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