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Embark - Outsource Catering Service

EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 20:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Embark Multi Academy Trust is seeking to outsource its Catering Service for primary and secondary schools under an open procedure, with potential for additional schools to join as the Trust expands. The procurement process has progressed to award stage, with an award notice published on 16 June 2026. The trust is located in Derby, UK, and the service aims to provide high-quality meals while ensuring value for money. The awarded contract, valued at £3,500,000, is scheduled to start on 1 September 2026 and run until 31 August 2029, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement process included submissions from three final-stage bidders, and the service falls under the industry category of school catering services.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in educational settings. Large-scale catering providers, like the awarded supplier, Aspens-Services Limited, are well-suited to deliver on this tender due to the significant contract value and scope. The contract includes provisions for accommodating new schools joining the Trust, offering potential for ongoing business expansion. Suppliers with expertise in quality culinary offerings, menu planning, and efficient service models will find this an advantageous procurement to pursue, given the contract’s extension options and the strategic opportunity to embed services within a growing educational trust network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embark - Outsource Catering Service

Notice Description

The Trust was seeking an outsourced Catering Service to provide a high-quality service and school meal, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The tender is for primary and secondary schools however further schools may join the contract as the Trust grows.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include schools who join the Trust and associated services

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056483-2026
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

Embark Federation

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

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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