DPS Ref: 879 Building in Use - Support Services

THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Blue Kite Academy Trust has successfully completed the contracting process for the tender titled "DPS Ref: 879 Building in Use - Support Services" under the category of real estate services, specifically aimed at school catering services. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method known as the Restricted procedure. The contract involves providing catering services to 17 schools within the trust, located across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process culminated with an award issued on 8th June 2026, following a dynamic purchasing system competition and was won by Alliance in Partnership. The contract valued at £3,500,041 was signed on 4th June 2026. The initial contract term is three years with possible extensions of +1 +1 years.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for companies in the catering services industry. Firms that focus on delivering high-quality food services and are able to adhere to cost-efficient practices would have already seen the competitive advantage, as reflected by the quality and cost criteria set at 60% and 40%, respectively. Companies equipped with the ability to manage large-scale catering services within educational settings, and those capable of leveraging extension opportunities, would be well-suited for similar future tenders orchestrated by public bodies like The Blue Kite Academy Trust. This highlights potential growth avenues within the public education sector, making it a strategic interest for large-scale food service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DPS Ref: 879 Building in Use - Support Services

Notice Description

Blue Kite has awarded a further competition for catering services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS for 17 schools within the trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The production and service of schools meals for 17 schools within the trust

Options: An initial 3 year contract with the option to extend +1 +1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,041 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks 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
THE BLUE KITE 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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1NX
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
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
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP

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