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title: "Kingfisher Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Kingfisher Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac225353-a1c8-4185-afde-317f77150df7

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## Summary

The Kingfisher Learning Trust has awarded a contract for catering services to Aspens Services Ltd. The contract, valued at £2,857,021, covers catering for all schools within the Trust, which includes six existing schools and a seventh school under development. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the contract includes provisions for delivering high-quality catering services for both primary and secondary school students. The procurement process utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure, with the tender concluding on 20th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those experienced in large-scale educational catering. SMEs capable of meeting the Trust's requirements for diverse and nutritious school meals may find this contract particularly attractive for expanding their portfolio and gaining prominence in the educational sector. With a focus on comprehensive service delivery across multiple school sites, businesses specialising in school catering and capable of scaling operations to meet growing demands will be well-suited to compete in this sector.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for all the schools within the Kingfisher Learning Trust. The Trust comprises of six schools providing education for a mix of Primary and Secondary aged pupils. The Trust is growing and is currently mid-way through adding a seventh school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7994d28b-feac-4b0d-9a22-33f31266220f |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,857,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,857,021 |
| 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 | KINGFISHER LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL9 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Chadderton South |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7994d28b-feac-4b0d-9a22-33f31266220f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7994d28b-feac-4b0d-9a22-33f31266220f
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=923134223
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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