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title: "Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f59"
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buyer: "ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Buyer: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f59

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service" is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice released on 14th July 2025. The Aspire Academy Trust, a sub-central public authority based in St Austell, Cornwall, is seeking bids for a high-quality outsourced catering service across their schools in the region. Interested parties can participate in a virtual Q&A session on 5th August 2025. The open procedure tender process, covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), includes key dates with the submission deadline set for 29th September 2025. The estimated contract value is £14.4 million, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026, spanning up to five years, including potential renewals.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services and those experienced in operating large-scale food service contracts. SMEs are specifically encouraged to apply, benefiting from a market that values high-quality service and cost-effectiveness. The contract covers all aspects of food and staff provision, making it suitable for companies with expertise in centralised operations that can offer consistency and quality improvements across multiple sites. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate past experience in similar projects within the education sector, guaranteeing an opportunity for those capable of delivering innovative and efficient catering solutions. The opportunity aligns well with businesses focusing on sustainable, high-quality food offerings and those seeking to enhance their presence within the public sector catering industry.

## Notice

This tender opportunity has been issued by Aspire Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The proposed contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service to the Trust. The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver the service for this contract, providing 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 catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level, demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole. b. fully utilise the benefits, from a centralised strategy and approach for both parties, continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils. c. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d. ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust. f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option of two further one year extensions (3+1+1)

### Planning Information

Attend a Virtual Q&A with the Trust on Tuesday 5th August 9:30 via MS Teams Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 341 894 193 977 Passcode: zX7yK7Pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039480-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Penwithick & Boscoppa |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039480-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:14 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033459-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039480-2025
  14th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033459-2025
  18th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94856&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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