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title: "Attenborough Learning Trust - Outsourced Catering Service"
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buyer: "ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST"
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# Attenborough Learning Trust - Outsourced Catering Service

Buyer: ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-796fed0b-6e84-4d32-8436-137ff4f2733c

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## Summary

Attenborough Learning Trust, based in Leicester, has concluded the procurement process for an outsourced catering service, titled "Attenborough Learning Trust - Outsourced Catering Service." This open procedure targeting the school catering services category (CPV code 55524000) in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom has been successfully completed. The tender period ended on 7th November 2024, with the contract awarded on 23rd December 2024. The contract, valued at £5,500,000, spans from 29th March 2025 to 31st August 2030. The awarded supplier is Aspens Services Ltd, with the contract focusing on delivering high-quality, cost-effective catering services for the school, parents, and pupils.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in food and catering services to engage in long-term contracts with educational institutions, fostering growth and stability in their operations. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive food and staff provision services while maintaining high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness are particularly well-suited to such contracts. This engagement can strengthen their market presence and reputation within the school catering industry.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba01ac-3d68-453b-9979-addd7cbabde6 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| 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 | ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE2 0UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Wycliffe |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba01ac-3d68-453b-9979-addd7cbabde6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfba01ac-3d68-453b-9979-addd7cbabde6
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169246
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## Notice URLs

- https://attenboroughlearningtrust.org.uk

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