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title: "ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ACES ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2025-02-04"
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# ACES Academies trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ACES ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf4ccaec-3488-472c-9777-11ff202a04f8

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## Summary

ACES Academies Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of catering services across its educational institutions, including one large secondary school and four primary schools located within a 5-mile radius of Huntingdon in the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 14th March 2025, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2030. This tender, valued at £2,500,000, falls under the industry category of school catering services (CPV code 55524000), and is being conducted via a restricted procedure, indicating a selective and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in school catering services. The contract offers a long-term engagement spanning five years, providing a stable revenue stream. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality catering solutions tailored to the educational sector are well-positioned to compete. This opportunity also allows businesses to establish their services across multiple school sites, enhancing their operational footprint in the East of England region.

## Notice

ACES Academies Trust currently comprises one large secondary School (Hinchingbrooke School) and four primary school (Cromwell Academy, Godmanchester Bridge Academy, Godmanchester Community Academy and Spaldwick Primary school), all situated on the western approaches to Huntingdon and within a 5-mile radius.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acee4eb-a891-41cf-b9f0-26c1c9200901 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACES ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brampton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acee4eb-a891-41cf-b9f0-26c1c9200901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acee4eb-a891-41cf-b9f0-26c1c9200901
  4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huntingdon:-School-catering-services./2BD9M55V9X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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