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title: "EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88629984-24ed-4843-87c3-48087e16632a

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Excalibur Academies Trust involves the provision of catering services across nine educational locations in Bristol and Hungerford. The project, titled "EXCALIBUR Academies Trust ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000) and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective, or restricted procedure, highlighting a competitive approach to evaluating potential suppliers. The process has now reached the award stage as of 24th June 2025, with Innovate Services Ltd as the supplier. Key dates include the award notice date of 27th May 2025 and a contract period that runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The contract is valued at approximately £7.15 million.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of high-quality catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. While the selective procurement method highlights the need for a competitive edge, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for this contract. Businesses with the capability to scale operations across multiple locations, as demonstrated by the selected large-scale supplier, Innovate Services Ltd, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. This opportunity not only provides significant revenue potential but also a chance to build a reputation with a reputable trust like Excalibur Academies.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for EXCALIBUR Academies Trust at the following nine locations: 1.Ashton Park Secondary School, Blackmoors Ln, Bower Ashton, Bristol BS3 2JL 2.Redland Green Secondary School, Redland Ct Rd, Bristol BS6 7EH 3.Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Rd, Horfield, Bristol BS7 9NL 4.John O'Gaunt School, Priory Rd, Hungerford RG17 0AN 5.Ashton Vale Primary School, Avebury Rd, Bristol BS3 2QG 6.Compass Point Primary School, South St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3AU 7.Luckwell Primary School, Breach Rd, Bristol BS3 3ET 8.Lambourn Primary School, Edwards Hill, Lambourn, Hungerford RG17 7LJ 9.May Park Primary School, Coombe Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 6LE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ceb0c35-c483-4e65-957a-ddf9320efae9 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,149,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,149,493 |
| 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 | EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | MARLBOROUGH |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN8 4AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Marlborough West |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ceb0c35-c483-4e65-957a-ddf9320efae9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ceb0c35-c483-4e65-957a-ddf9320efae9
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=961342980
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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