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title: "Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service"
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# Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service

Buyer: GTS ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Great Torrington School Outsourced Catering Service' was initiated by the Great Torrington School, located in Devon, United Kingdom. Managed under the terms of an open procedure, this tender involved the provision of high-quality outsourced catering services, inclusive of food and staffing, aimed at delivering value for both the school and its community. Notably, the contract spans a period starting from 1st September 2025 and extends for three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The award stage has been completed, with Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited securing the contract. The industry falls under the category of 'School catering services', and the procurement method was aligned with international standards and guidelines. Key metrics such as meal uptake, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction will be pivotal throughout the contract cycle.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for enterprises capable of meeting stringent quality and sustainability standards in the catering sector. Companies specialising in large-scale catering, particularly those with experience in educational settings, stand to be well-suited for engagements like this. The involvement of a major supplier like Compass Contract Services underscores the potential for large businesses to engage effectively with public sector clients while setting benchmarks for quality and sustainability in service delivery. Opportunities lie in demonstrating capability to deliver value that aligns with the school's ethos and commitment to environmental and social sustainability. This opens avenues for growth through partnerships that emphasise innovation, reliable service delivery, and adherence to regulatory standards.

## Notice

This tender opportunity was issued by Great Torrington School ("the School") for the provision of outsourced catering services. Full details of all contract requirements are given in Document 2. Specification of Requirement. The School was seeking a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the outsourced catering service. The contract start date will 1st September 2025 and is to be for a period of three (3) years with the possible extension of two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3 +1+1). The Contractor shall: a. embrace the School vision, values and ethos, whilst demonstrating alignment to them in all aspects of the delivery, throughout the contract term. b. work in partnership with the School, offering a service a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for pupils using the services whilst continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. deliver an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term and have appropriate practices and systems in place to ensure a suitable amount of food supply, meal choices are available throughout the service. d. have appropriate processes and procedures in place which gives assurance that individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements will not be put at risk and religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements are catered for. e. demonstrate a contract management approach, including a robust complaint management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery. f. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the School in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. g. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision and have in place a sustainable food supply chain that minimises the negative impact on the environment, preserves natural resources, and promotes social and economic well-being. The Contractor shall have appropriate processes and procedures that demonstrate the ongoing review of the supply chain and procurement of goods to ensure it continues to meet this objective. h. provide signage and marketing for the catering service. This shall include general advertising, and attractive packaging and presentation of meals and marketing materials that can be shared with families via newsletters, website email etc. i. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option of 2 further one year extensions (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £1,750,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GTS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | GREAT TORRINGTON SCHOOL; GREAT TORRINGTON SCHOOL (SECONDARY ACCT: PHP LAW); PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | GREAT TORRIGNTON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX38 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2026
- 18 Jun 2025 at 09:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033179-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 09:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011943-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033179-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011943-2025
  31st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
  Procurement Documents available via the tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://www.compass-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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