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EPT-67595 - Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust Lot 1 - Catering Services Case 4793

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust

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26 Feb 2026 at 18:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust has awarded a contract for catering services across 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 in the Essex area. The procurement, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, falls into the services category and was completed under a limited awarding procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process is now at the awarding stage, with Stir Food Ltd being named the supplier as of 18th February 2026, and the contract value amounts to £13,308,026. This framework covers regional delivery in the UKH3 area and includes options to extend the service for up to 24 additional months, providing flexibility for evolving needs over time.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies within the catering, environmental services, and facilities management sectors to expand their footprint in the education domain. It is well-suited for businesses that excel in quality service delivery, given the emphasis on quality and price in the awarding criteria, with a ratio of 60% quality to 40% price. Small and medium-sized enterprises, similar to the successful bidder Stir Food Ltd, can leverage such contracts to establish long-term relationships within public educational institutions and diversify their service offerings. Businesses aiming to tap into the education sector can position themselves as key contributors to regional educational development by providing high-quality catering and related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPT-67595 - Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust Lot 1 - Catering Services Case 4793

Notice Description

Catering Services for Trust. This procurement for Catering Services is for 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 across the Essex area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Services for Trust. This procurement for Catering Services is for 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 across the Essex area.

Options: Option to extend for a further [2] x 12 months

Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065da4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34926000 - Car park control equipment

35125300 - Security cameras

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

79715000 - Patrol services

79992000 - Reception services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90511000 - Refuse collection services

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,308,026 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STANFORD-LE-HOPE
Postcode
SS17 0NW
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Stanford-le-Hope West
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stir Food Ltd

Further Information

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