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title: "Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service"
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# Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service

Buyer: PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a879b3e-97bc-40cc-9c0d-5ee8fe8cc95c

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## Summary

The Westcountry Schools Trust has concluded a contracting process for a managed catering service, awarding Aspens Services Ltd the contract, valued at £10,000,000 GBP. The procurement, handled by PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED, focused on delivering efficiencies and maintaining high food quality standards across schools in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, and while the tender process has been completed, the contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. Key dates included the tender period ending on 1st January 2025, and the publication of the award notice on 4th November 2025. This falls under the school catering services industry category.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in school catering services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality and cost-efficient catering solutions. Businesses experienced in delivering managed catering services with a strong emphasis on partnership and community ethos are well-positioned to benefit. The contract encourages open communication and collaboration with the Trust, allowing for constructive engagement throughout the contract period. As the procurement method was an open procedure, it ensured a competitive process inviting a range of companies to showcase their expertise in meeting the Trust's catering service needs.

## Notice

The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this servicespecification and the associated tender documents.The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and support of the Bidder. It is theexpectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a highstandard of food quality to deliver the proposed menu.The Bidder is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the rolesand responsibilities as identified in this Specification of Requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59adca1c-80b1-4764-8e5c-8a3f30a3bc0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED |
| Locality | IVYBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL21 0JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Ivybridge East |
| Westminster constituency | South West Devon |
| 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59adca1c-80b1-4764-8e5c-8a3f30a3bc0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59adca1c-80b1-4764-8e5c-8a3f30a3bc0d
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT170370
  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.westst.org.uk

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