---
title: "Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054918"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUPERNHAM INFANT SCHOOL"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools

Buyer: CUPERNHAM INFANT SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054918

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Catering Services Contract for the Romsey Group of Primary Schools" has been awarded as of 12th September 2025. Managed by MYA Consulting Ltd, this contract was initiated by Cupernham Infant School, which operates as the buying organisation. The services fall under the school catering services category and are intended for eight primary schools in and around Romsey, Hampshire. The procurement proceeded through an open, below-threshold competition under a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Aspen Services Ltd, who will provide the required services for a three-year period starting on 3rd November 2025, with opportunities for extension based on contract performance and mutual agreement between the parties involved.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in institutional catering, particularly those with experience in school environments. Aspen Services Ltd, as the successful bidder, has secured a substantial contract valued at £550,000 gross. Such opportunities are well-suited to large service providers capable of delivering high-quality and competitively priced catering solutions. Companies looking to grow within the educational services sector can explore similar tenders, as the competitive open procurement process allows for varied participation while prioritizing quality and value for money. Businesses should prepare to demonstrate experience and capacity, as well as pricing competitiveness, to stand out in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The provision of catering services to eight primary schools in or close to Romsey, Hampshire, operating in alliance with each other for purposes of the procurement process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: After the initial term, the schools may wish to extend the contact for a maximum of 2 years based upon contract performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056233-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CUPERNHAM INFANT SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | MYA CONSULTING LTD |
| Locality | ROMSEY |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO51 7JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Hollington |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056233-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056233-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032519-2025
  16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=602792
  Romsey Schools Specification Document 160625
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=602793
  Romsey Schools DRAFT Catering Contract 160625
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=602797
  Romsey Schools Financial Workbook 160625

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cupernhaminfant.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk

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