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title: "Ivy Education Trust Provision of Catering Services"
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# Ivy Education Trust Provision of Catering Services

Buyer: IVY EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a48c

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## Summary

The Ivy Education Trust, based at Teignmouth Community School in Teignmouth, launched a tender for the provision of catering services to its schools. The contract was divided into two lots: Outsourced Catering Provision and Managed Catering Service. Although the contract was initially awarded on 17 December 2025 to Fresha Limited for Lot 1, the procurement process was unfortunately cancelled as of 27 April 2026 due to the supplier ceasing operations. The services aimed to cover five primary and three secondary schools, ensuring high-quality catering service, consistent with the Trust's goals of providing value for money and accommodating the needs of school staff, pupils, and parents. The procurement followed an open procedure with critical dates including a tender and award period ending on 31 December 2025, and a standstill period concluding on 14 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for catering companies specialising in school services, particularly those with expertise in delivering both high-quality meals and efficient management services. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can demonstrate capabilities in innovation, menu planning, allergy management, and sustainability practices, as well as meeting financial and technical criteria such as insurance coverage and previous contracts in the education sector. With the option for new schools to join the Trust during the contract period, and possibilities for renewals and additional purchases, companies with flexibility to scale their services could benefit immensely from this engagement. The region of delivery is primarily located in UKK43, covering parts of Southwest England, and presents opportunities for both large and small to medium enterprises capable of managing staff and supply chains effectively.

## Notice

This tender opportunity was been issued by Ivy Education Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of a catering service to the Trust. The tender was split into Lots: Lot 1: Outsourced Catering Provision Lot 2: Managed Catering Service Tenderers were able to bid for one or both Lots and the Trust will award to either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Contractor will provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the services to the to the Trust's 5 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Service

The Trust is seeking a Contractor to provide 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 service requirement.

Options: To enable new schools to be added to the Contract if they join the Trust

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions

Lot 2 Managed Catering Service

7. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to support the Trust with 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 management staff provision to deliver the managed service model, with the employment of the catering staff remaining with the Trust. The contract value for this Lot incorporates the Management Fee and Food Costs

Options: New Schools to be added to the contract who join the Trust

Renewal: 2 further 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037829-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IVY EDUCATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing; 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:05 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037829-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000392-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 08:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037829-2026
  27th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000392-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060724-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.fresha.org
- http://www.impactfood.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98355&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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