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title: "Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060954"
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# Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Buyer: EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060954

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Embrace Multi Academy Trust involves the provision of outsourced catering services in the education sector. Based in Enderby, United Kingdom, the Trust sought to contract a high-quality service provider capable of delivering value for money to schools, families, and students. The procurement followed an open procedure, catering to sub-central government requirements, with PHP Law LLP serving as the procurement consultant. The final contract was awarded to ASPENS-Services Limited on 20 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2026 and offering potential extensions up to 31 July 2031. This procurement was capped at a gross value of £3,600,000 and covers a range of services spanning food and staff provision.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with capabilities in large-scale, multi-site operations within the education sector. The contract emphasises the delivery of a comprehensive service model, quality food offerings, allergy management, and sustainability. Businesses that are experienced in similar educational contracts and possess strong service models and management capabilities are well-positioned to compete for such opportunities. The Trust's requirement for a financially stable and technically competent supplier ensures that businesses capable of meeting these criteria can leverage the contract to scale and bolster their reputation within the public service domain.

## Notice

This tender opportunity was issued by Embrace Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service ("the Service") to the Trust. The Trust was 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. The Contract will start on Saturday 1st August 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include additional schools

Renewal: Two further one year extensions (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035857-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-13 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EMBRACE MULTI 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## 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

- 21 Apr 2026 at 07:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035857-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 19:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004563-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035857-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004563-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101106&TID100106347&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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