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title: "Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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buyer: "THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Thinking Schools Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc5a4487-0d59-4f06-9320-ccc3b60c231f

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust for the provision of catering services across their family of schools. Classified under the school catering services industry category, this contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Innovate Services Ltd as of 14th April 2025. The contract period commences on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2030, with a total value of £12,158,024.83. Key details of the award were published on 24th June 2025, marking the process as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of managing sizable contracts within the service domain. Companies specialising in school catering services and equipped to service multiple sites in the UK would find this contract particularly advantageous. As the contract supports SMEs but is not tailored for VCSEs, it is ideally suited for larger firms looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector catering market. The collaboration with the Thinking Schools Academy Trust could further establish a business's reputation and open doors to future opportunities in the educational services industry.

## Notice

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint partner(s) for the provision of catering services, to our family of schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4092874c-53c1-4079-830e-48b16518f276 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,158,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,158,024 |
| 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 | THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 6NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Chatham and Aylesford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4092874c-53c1-4079-830e-48b16518f276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4092874c-53c1-4079-830e-48b16518f276
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=961365195
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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