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title: "Provision of Outsourced Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Outsourced Catering

Buyer: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebef

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## Summary

The Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCET) has concluded a procurement process for outsourced catering services covering multiple regions including Newcastle West and North, North Tyneside and Newcastle East, and St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools. The award date for the contract is 4th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2026, continuing until 31st August 2028, with an option to extend for three additional 12-month periods. The total value of this contract is £10 million, with services categorised under food, beverages, and related hospitality trades, ultimately aiming to meet high nutritional standards in line with transparency and continuous improvement principles. This contract was procured using an open procedure, facilitating participation for both SMEs and VCSEs, and covers regions within the UKC postcode area.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses within the catering, hospitality, and food service industry, particularly those proficient in delivering high-quality nutritional options and adhering to strict service standards. Businesses specialising in large-scale catering, capable of demonstrating transparency and proactive approaches, will find this tender advantageous. The awarded contract also necessitates maintaining effective communication and engagement with the Trust and schools, providing updates and addressing concerns, making this an ideal opportunity for organisations skilled in client relationship management and service delivery excellence.

## Notice

The Contract is to provide BBCET and its community of children with consistently high quality food services that meet nutritional standards and support the wellbeing of all recipients. The awarded Supplier(s) are to work in partnership with BBCET in line with the following principles: ? Transparency: Operate with transparency, ensuring that all the actions, decisions, services and processes related to the Contract are open and easily understood. ? Assurance: Provide accurate information and assurance that the services delivered meet the agreed-upon standards and specifications. ? Efficiency: Adhere to agreed-upon timelines to ensure that the Contract progresses smoothly and meets deadlines. ? Communication and Engagement: Maintain open and effective communication and engagement with BBCET and individual schools, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress on a timely basis. ? Knowledgeable: Demonstrate expertise in their field and be open to considering and incorporating different ideas or approaches that may benefit BBCET, individual schools and the children. ? Proactive Approach: Proactive stance in identifying and addressing potential issues or challenges. ? Escalation: Clear escalation procedures in place for resolving any disputes, issues, or conflicts that may arise. ? Continuous Improvement: Commit to a culture of continuous improvement, striving to enhance processes, technologies, and services throughout the Contract. ? Adaptability: Demonstrate a supportive and flexible approach in working with the BBCET and individual schools. This includes being adaptable to changing requirements, addressing needs promptly, and offering assistance when necessary. ? Service Delivery: A commitment to delivering high-quality services and adhere to established quality standards and benchmarks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Newcastle West and North

Provision of outsourced catering services for the schools identified within Newcastle West and North

Renewal: Contract commencing 01st September 2026 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 * 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a final potential end date of 31st August 2031.

Lot 2 - North Tyneside and Newcastle East

Provision of outsourced catering services to the schools identified in North Tyneside and Newcastle East

Renewal: Contract commencing 01st September 2026 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 * 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a final potential end date of 31st August 2031.

Lot 3 - St Stephens and St Bartholomew's

Provision of outsourced catering to St Stephens and St Bartholomew's schools

Renewal: Contract commencing 01st September 2026 for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 * 12 month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a final potential end date of 31st August 2031.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | VALUE MATCH SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 9YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Great Boughton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078485-2025
- 1 Dec 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078485-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078482-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://cimple.uk/detail/498211

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.creativemanagementservicesltd.co.uk
- https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/
- https://hutchisoncatering.co.uk/
- https://mellorscatering.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.value-match.co.uk/

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