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title: "PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering"
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# PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering

Buyer: PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061208

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## Summary

Parkfield Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, has concluded its procurement process for catering services under the project titled "PP-10177 Parkfield Primary School Catering," which falls under the school catering services industry category. The procurement was managed via an open procedure in line with the Procurement Act 2023, representing a Light Touch service. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026, with ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED selected as the supplier for the services, effective from 1st September 2026 for a period of three years, with potential extensions up to five years. The procurement was estimated at a gross value of £845,251.18, with the actual contract running until 31st August 2029, or potentially until 2031.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the school catering sector to expand their market reach within Somerset. The procurement process welcomed bids from various types of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises, two of which reached the final bidding stage. Companies offering nutritious and diverse menus that accommodate varying dietary needs and focus on quality and price will find promising prospects through contracts like this one. Businesses that can deliver consistently high-quality service and adapt to contractual expansions may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for growth and diversification in the UK public sector market.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") has been issued by Place Group Limited as Agent of Parkfield Primary School ("the Client"). You are invited by the Client to tender for the provision of catering services in accordance with this ITT. This procurement process is being undertaken in line with public procurement legislation and guidance, utilising the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement qualifies as a Light Touch service in line with the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed at Schedule 1 of The Procurement Regulations 2024. Parkfield Primary School is a mixed-gender community primary school located on Parkfield Road in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4RT. As part of their commitment, the school places strong importance on the delivery of a nutritious, appealing and well-managed catering service that encourages healthy eating habits, supports concentration and energy levels, and reflects the diverse needs of its pupils. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data within the tender documentation. The tender is being managed on the In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup under project reference PP-10177 and all correspondence and communication will be via the In-Tend portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will initially be for three years commencing on 01 September 2026. There will be an option of two further one-year extensions at the Client's discretion, taking the maximum potential contract length to 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039334-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,000 |
| Lots value | £595,000 |
| Awards value | £704,375 |
| 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 | PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Additional buyers | PLACE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | TAUNTON, SOMERSET |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Penzance Promenade |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## 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

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039334-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039334-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008044-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup
  Tender documentation and all correspondence will be managed via the InTend portal under project reference PP-10177. Please register on the portal and express interest in the project to access the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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