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title: "Tenterden Schools Trust - Catering Services"
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# Tenterden Schools Trust - Catering Services

Buyer: TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b608

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## Summary

The Tenterden Schools Trust is in the procurement stage for catering services, having completed the award process. This tender is classified under school catering services within the services category and is located in Kent, United Kingdom, within the region UKJ4. The procurement method chosen was selective, using a restricted procedure. Aspens Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £6,200,042.60, on 7th May 2025. The award follows a standstill period of at least 10 days, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for any challenges to the award decision.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in school food services. The contract involves serving approximately 2,573 pupils across various locations, which includes managing breakfast, morning breaks, and lunch services. Businesses equipped with innovative catering solutions and sustainable food practices may have a competitive advantage. With TUPE and local government pension schemes applicable, capacity to manage such arrangements would be beneficial. The contract's duration initially covers three years, with possible extensions, thus providing long-term engagement and growth potential for the successful contractor.

## Notice

Tenterden Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust are a mix of outsourced provision with some schools receiving a delivered in service.The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the schools include the main dining areas and servery, some sites also have a delivered in service.Across the Trust there are currently 2,573 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 209 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 700 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team are members of the LGPS and all details are in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenterden Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service.The services at the Trust are a mix of outsourced provision and delivered in services. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at all sites (delivered in service requirements - please refer to the tender documentation). The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery, plus some sites also have a hot and cold Grab and Go section.Across the Trust there are currently 2,573 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 209 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 700 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation.Some members of the catering team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing.The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be accepted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via the correspondence section of this website. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with 2 possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030155-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £746,087 |
| Lots value | £746,087 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,200,042 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | TENTERDEN |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN30 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Tenterden North |
| Westminster constituency | Weald of Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## 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 Jun 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030155-2025
- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036680-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
- https://www.tenterden-schools-trust.com/

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