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13 Apr 2026 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for EPT-66108, initiated by REACH2 Academy Trust, focuses on providing catering services under the classification of "Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services." This contract, valued at £16,903,266, was awarded to Hertfordshire Catering Ltd. The procurement followed a 'limited' method without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract signed on 19th March 2026. The contract covers various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, and UKJ, emphasizing services that align with multiple sectors such as cleaning and sanitation, canteen and catering, and building management, among others.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale catering and facility management. Companies with robust capabilities in providing quality and cost-efficient services stand to benefit from such contracts. The procurement prioritised cost (40%) and quality (50%), highlighting a balanced focus on competitive and high-standard service delivery. Businesses specializing in public sector services, particularly those offering comprehensive catering solutions, will find this tender an excellent avenue for expansion in the educational sector, given the potential for extension and the trust's broad regional coverage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EPT-66108 Reach2 Academy Trust Lot 1 - Catering Services Case number: 4335

Notice Description

Catering Services

Procurement Information

Call off from a DPS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033465-2026
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
Large

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
£16,903,266 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON-ON-TRENT
Postcode
DE13 9TQ
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Branston
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hertfordshire Catering Ltd

Further Information

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