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title: "The Compass Partnership of Schools - Catering Services"
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# The Compass Partnership of Schools - Catering Services

Buyer: THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05441e

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## Summary

The Compass Partnership of Schools, based in London, UK, has awarded a contract for catering services with Compass Contract Service (UK) Ltd after a competitive tendering process. The procurement belongs to the 'School catering services' category and addresses the needs of its 5483 pupils, including those entitled to UIFSM and Free School Meals. The contract has been awarded following a selective, competitive flexible procedure designed and managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. The award was announced on 12th December 2025, with the contract set to commence on 14th February 2026 and an expected duration of up to five years, including extension options. The procurement method focused on delivering value, innovation, and continuity of service across all Trust schools.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies in the catering sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative and high-quality meal services. Businesses offering creative menu ideas and efficient service provision aligned with school needs are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. While Compass Contract Service (UK) Ltd secured the award, other companies involved in the tender process, such as Aspens Services Ltd and Dolce Ltd, exemplify firms capable of competitive participation. Catering businesses focusing on improving service uptake and introducing creative initiatives stand a good chance in similar future tenders from educational institutions looking to enhance their meal programmes.

## Notice

The Compass Partnership of Schools is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The services at the Trust schools are outsourced. 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 full lunch service for each school day at all sites. The catering facilities at the school include the main dining areas and servery. All outlets are available to all pupils. Across the Trust there are currently 5483 pupils on roll for the academic year 2024/25. Of this figure, 1946 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 1611 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 (24 employees) 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.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082694-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2027-06-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,125,972 |
| Lots value | £8,125,972 |
| Awards value | £11,221,709 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS |
| Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE9 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Norden |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 17:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082694-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030454-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082694-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030454-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
  All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.compass-group.co.uk
- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://www.compassps.uk/
- https://www.dolce.co.uk/
- https://www.juniperventures.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.minervapcs.com/

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