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

Buyer: OAK ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c315c7-fb04-4a40-b54d-d40cd4de2433

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## Summary

The Oak Academy Trust, based in Oadby, Leicester, England, recently completed an open procedure procurement process for the provision of outsourced catering services. The prominent procurement falls under the industry category of Catering Services, with CPV code 55520000, and is valued at £5,000,000. The awarded contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, serving the East Midlands region. The announcement of the award took place on 4th September 2025, concluding the tender stage which had its deadline on 1st January 2025. This procurement process aims to ensure high-quality and cost-effective catering services for the Trust's schools, parents, and pupils. Aspens Services Ltd was awarded the contract, marking the end of the tendering process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specialising in educational environments. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, making it especially accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the Oak Academy Trust's suitability criteria. Businesses proficient in managing large-scale catering operations will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition within the public sector. For companies poised to provide exceptional service while maintaining fiscal prudence, such contracts can lead to sustained growth and future public sector opportunities.

## 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 catering services requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25a9d9a-ddff-4041-8bbf-1ce1ba95089a |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | OAK ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | OADBY, LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE2 4FU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Oadby and Wigston |
| Electoral ward | Oadby Uplands |
| Westminster constituency | Harborough, Oadby and Wigston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25a9d9a-ddff-4041-8bbf-1ce1ba95089a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c25a9d9a-ddff-4041-8bbf-1ce1ba95089a
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP170218
  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.oaktrust.org

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