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title: "University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST"
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# University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15710404-3939-42f0-81ef-db40476ae1a9

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## Summary

The University Schools Trust (UST) has completed the procurement process for a catering contractor, awarding the contract to Olive Dining Ltd. This contract, valued at £5,566,156, is for the provision of school catering services across the Trust’s four schools located in London, United Kingdom. UST, which is keen on centralising its procurement model, selected the contractor through a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to procurement. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will last until 31st July 2030. The process had begun with a tender that concluded on 17th July 2025, with the award being published on 31st July 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the school catering industry to secure long-term service provision contracts with educational institutions. It particularly favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Trust's goal of establishing a partnership with a contractor whose capabilities resonate with its vision and values. Businesses with strengths in delivering high-quality, nutritious food suitable for a school environment and those experienced in adapting services to align with educational trust values would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This centralised approach by UST demonstrates a significant prospect for growth and expansion in providing catering services within the educational sector.

## Notice

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782cdc6a-7441-47d4-8f51-997437670198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,566,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,566,156 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 8AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Limehouse |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE DINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782cdc6a-7441-47d4-8f51-997437670198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782cdc6a-7441-47d4-8f51-997437670198
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=969874901
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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