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title: "PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE"
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# PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ecf3bf7-137f-4d01-a20e-1cd06ffceda7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST - PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE" has been completed. The buying organisation, Plymouth Cast Multi Academy Trust, located in Plymouth, England, sought to secure a contractor for high-quality catering services for its schools. The industry category pertinent to this tender is Catering Services, specifically classified under CPV code 55520000. The open procedure method was utilised for this tender, which culminated in an award on 25 July 2025, with the contract period set from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 4,444,811.67.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering industry capable of delivering high-quality services that provide value for money. The contract requires comprehensive food and staff provision, catering to the specific needs of schools under the Trust. Businesses offering innovative solutions in outsourced catering services, particularly those experienced in educational settings, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The awarded supplier, Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells, demonstrates the Trust's confidence in established players capable of managing extensive catering needs efficiently.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide a high-quality service, whilstdelivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision tosupport the delivery of the outsourced catering service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8545e2b6-ecbd-43b6-8d6e-21ec0ac205f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,444,811 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,444,811 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW) |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL5 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Eggbuckland |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND TRADING AS CHARTWELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8545e2b6-ecbd-43b6-8d6e-21ec0ac205f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8545e2b6-ecbd-43b6-8d6e-21ec0ac205f6
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG170101
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/

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