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title: "ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ACES ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47bb4f7e-c819-40bc-9e9f-0ed24330013e

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## Summary

The ACES Academies Trust has completed a public procurement process for school catering services within the East of England. This tender, operating under a restricted procedure, was aimed at providing catering to one secondary school and four primary schools located near Huntingdon. The procurement stage has moved to award, with the contract given to Compass Contract Services (UK) for a value of approximately £2,493,789. The contract is set to commence on the 1st of August 2025 and will conclude on the 31st of July 2030, reflecting a significant five-year opportunity. The industry category for this procurement falls under school catering services, with the main procurement category classified as services.

The school catering contract awarded by the ACES Academies Trust offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in school meal services. Compass Contract Services, a large-scale supplier, successfully matched the requirements, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities in catering for educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. SMEs with experience in large-scale catering within the education sector could find significant opportunities in such contracts given the project's scope and regional focus. The completion of this tender highlights a valuable opportunity for those seeking to expand their presence in the public sector catering market in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

ACES Academies Trust currently comprises one large secondary School (Hinchingbrooke School) and four primary school (Cromwell Academy, Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Godmanchester Community Academy and Spaldwick Primary school), all situated on the western approaches to Huntingdon and within a 5-mile radius.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16dbb5-db90-4f33-a779-06410af13fd7 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,493,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,493,789 |
| 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 | ACES ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brampton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16dbb5-db90-4f33-a779-06410af13fd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa16dbb5-db90-4f33-a779-06410af13fd7
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=962616878
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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