This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:05

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:36

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

In the latest public procurement for Comberton Village College, The CAM Academy Trust, located in Cambridge, UK, has successfully completed the tendering process for catering services. The procurement, initially announced on 11th February 2026, covered services within the college's catering outlets, aiming to support a caring, confident, and capable student environment. This process, classified under the light touch regime, follows an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The awarded contract, made public on 8th July 2026, is valued at approximately GBP 1,872,600 and will commence on 1st August 2026, lasting three years with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This catering services contract presents significant growth opportunities for catering businesses, especially those with experience in educational environments. Large-scale providers, like abm Catering Limited, who was awarded the contract, can expand by offering breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services to a large number of students and staff. The contract involves TUPE regulations, allowing existing staff the security of continued employment, which can be attractive to businesses adept at managing such workforce transitions. The flexible competition procedure also allows varied business types, particularly larger service providers, to secure long-term agreements and cement relationships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Comberton's overriding aim is for Students to become 'caring, confident and capable'. The School's Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton's only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences. The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064db5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063916-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB23 6FR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABM CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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