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title: "Catering Services Framework - Light Touch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a964"
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buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Catering Services Framework - Light Touch

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a964

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## Summary

The Ormiston Academies Trust has concluded a comprehensive procurement process for a Catering Services Framework, known as the "Light Touch" regime, aimed at servicing up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy Trust environment. This procurement was undertaken as an open procedure and spanned multiple geographic regions, including the North, Northeast, Midlands, East, London, and South of the United Kingdom. The framework agreements, divided into distinct lots, were awarded to multiple suppliers, including Lunchtime Company Ltd and Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited. The procurement process culminated with contract awards on 12th December 2025, and these agreements are set to commence on 6th January 2026, continuing through to 5th January 2030.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the school catering service industry, particularly those capable of scaling operations to support multiple locations across the specified regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as evidenced by several SMEs already appointed as suppliers. The focus on high-quality service delivery, from technical quality to price competitiveness, highlights opportunities for businesses committed to innovation and high standards in catering to educational institutions. The framework supports strategic growth through long-term service contracts and offers a platform for SMEs to collaborate with larger services, fostering an environment conducive to business expansion and enhanced visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 2 - Northeast Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 3 - Midlands Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 4 - East Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 5 - London Region (1)

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required. Additional information: Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

Lot 6 - South Region

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084955-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,300,000 |
| Lots value | £48,300,000 |
| Awards value | £48,300,000 |
| Contracts value | £59,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS-SERVICES; CATER LINK; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.; DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CATERING SERVICE; LUNCHTIME; MIQUILL CATERING; TAYLOR SHAW; VERTAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 14:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084955-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082386-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062791-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084955-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062791-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5964

## Notice URLs

- http://Www.culinera.co.uk
- http://www.allianceinpartnership.co.uk
- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.impactfood.co.uk
- http://www.lunchtime.co.uk
- http://www.miquillcatering.co.uk
- http://www.taylorshaw.com
- http://www.vertas.co.uk
- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://taylorshaw.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/141605
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
- https://vertas.co.uk/
- https://www.aspens-services.co.uk/
- https://www.chartwells.co.uk/
- https://www.compass-group.co.uk/
- https://www.findtender
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lunchtime.co.uk/
- https://www.miquillcatering.co.uk/
- https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/
- https://www.schoolmeals.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx

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