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title: "Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43cf3219-2e4c-4c5b-aa70-31b7707e6c0d

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## Summary

The Cathedral Schools Trust, based in Bristol, has concluded the contract award stage for its catering and hospitality services under the tender titled "Cathedral Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender". Aspens Services Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at approximately £3,002,382, with services commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The contract was tendered through a restricted procedure, focusing on school catering services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, managed by selective engagement, was finalised on 9th June 2025, leading to the publication of the award on 1st July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established suppliers in the school catering industry. Companies like Aspens Services Ltd, which have experience in catering for educational institutions, are particularly well-suited to compete and deliver the required services. Though the process was selective, suppliers that meet the eligibility and suitability criteria—such as being an SME—gain a competitive edge in securing such contracts. This procurement underlines the demand for specialised catering providers capable of delivering exceptional service within the educational sector.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering and hospitality services for the Cathedral Schools Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3544741-ecd2-49cd-85ec-8b503b46072e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,002,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,002,382 |
| 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 | CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 0HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Pill |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3544741-ecd2-49cd-85ec-8b503b46072e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3544741-ecd2-49cd-85ec-8b503b46072e
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=962906217
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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