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title: "PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

Buyer: ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588e2

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## Summary

The public procurement contract involves Aspire Academy Trust, based in St. Austell, for the provision of outsourced catering services. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, catering to the educational sector under the public authority sub-central government classification, with PHP Law LLP serving as the procurement advisor. Covering a geographical scope primarily within the UK, the region for service delivery is designated as UKK3. The contract was awarded to Aspens-Services Limited for a total value of £13.2 million, effective from February 5, 2026, to August 31, 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The procurement process, now in the award stage, ensures high-quality catering services, focusing on meal uptake and delivery timeliness, with terms set under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale contracts in educational environments. Companies with experience in delivering quality food services and managing complex, multi-site operations would be well-positioned to benefit. The contract requires a partnership approach with the Trust, emphasizing transparency in management information and performance, thus offering firms the chance to enhance their reputation and showcase their service excellence. The contract accommodates the inclusion of additional schools during its term, providing further opportunities for expansion, and requires firms to maintain high standards in compliance, customer satisfaction, and nutritional guidelines, making it suitable for companies with robust operational and compliance frameworks.

## Notice

The contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service to the Trust. The Trust was 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.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Contract value has account for the potential for additional schools joining the Trust during the Contract ter

Renewal: Two further years (3.8+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011332-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000,000 |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £11,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011332-2026
- 22 Oct 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067544-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049116-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011332-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067544-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049116-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.miquillcatering.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97094&B=
- https://www.compass-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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