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title: "GLF Schools Catering Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLF SCHOOLS"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# GLF Schools Catering Contract

Buyer: GLF SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8bb

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by GLF Schools involves a comprehensive catering contract across its network of schools, serving over 19,000 students across locations including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. The procurement, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, has reached the award stage with the notice published on 1 May 2026. This contract is significant, with an approximate gross value of £44,000,000 and a planned start date on 1 August 2026, extending until 31 July 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement is divided into multiple Lots, allowing bidders to apply for specific segments of the overall service requirement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with the ability to manage high-volume, multi-site contracts. The contract emphasises high-quality service delivery, thus making it appealing for established caterers with a robust operational framework and proven competence in the education sector. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and cost-effective quality service stand to benefit from this contract. Additionally, the project allows for scale adaptation as the trust expands, providing a dynamic growth environment for ambitious companies aiming to expand their footprint in the educational catering market.

## Notice

The Trust serves over 19,000 young people aged 2 to 19 in a diverse array of settings, with around 2,500 employees. Our schools are in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. The Trust is seeking experienced caterers to provide high quality school catering services across the Trust, currently there are 8 secondary schools and 35 primary schools. It is anticipated the majority of the schools will be in scope, however the final number of schools will be defined later in the process. It is expected the contract will be divided into Lots, with bidders given the opportunity to apply for some or all of the various Lots.

### Lot Information

West & Central

Options: The scope of the tender may develop over the contract, as additional schools join the Trust, these schools will join the contract, when their previous contracts allow.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension periods subject to being agreed in writing by both parties

East & South

Options: The scope of the tender may develop over the contract, as additional schools join the Trust, these schools will join the contract, when their previous contracts allow.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension periods subject to being agreed in writing by both parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | £44,430,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLF SCHOOLS |
| Additional buyers | ACE ADVICE LTD; BANSTEAD COMMUNITY JUNIOR SCHOOL |
| Locality | BANSTEAD |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM7 1AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 16:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 17:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077039-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077039-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice
  Please express interest by contacting Ian@matriculateconsulting.co.uk or 07833 265675

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.taylorshaw.com
- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://impactfood.co.uk/
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.compass-group.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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