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title: "PP-10157 Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055036"
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# PP-10157 Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Catering

Buyer: OUR LADY AND ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055036

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School for catering services, focusing on creating a balanced menu aligned with national nutritional standards. Situated in London, Wades Place, Poplar E14 0DE, the school operates under a public authority - sub-central government classification. This contract was awarded on 18 February 2026 following a tender that used an open procedure, indicating a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at over 1 million GBP, spans from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with potential for a two-year extension. Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited, a large supplier based in Birmingham, was chosen as the successful bidder after a competitive process involving multiple bids.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality school catering services, particularly those capable of adhering to detailed specifications and standards such as food quality, hygiene, and operational systems. With a strong focus on market innovation and financial management, businesses in the facilities management sector, especially those with expertise in nutritional meal planning and large-scale catering, would find this opportunity highly suitable for growth. The long-term nature of the contract offers stability and potential for extended involvement, attracting well-established firms able to commit to delivering consistent high-quality services.

## Notice

Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School is a primary school with nursery, situated in London, Wades Place, Poplar E14 0DE No staff members are participants in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014866-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | £980,000 |
| Awards value | £1,015,291 |
| Contracts value | £1,015,291 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OUR LADY AND ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | PLACE GROUP LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 0DE |
| 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 | Penzance Promenade |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014866-2026
- 22 Oct 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067415-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033790-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014866-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067415-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033790-2025
  19th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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