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title: "Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064db5"
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# Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064db5

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process conducted by The CAM Academy Trust involves a tender for catering services at Comberton Village College, located in Cambridge, UK. The tender, titled "Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement followed an open, competitive, flexible procedure and successfully reached the award stage on 19th June 2026, with the contract being awarded to abm Catering Limited. The contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs for three years, with potential extension options up to an additional two years. This process was governed by the UK's 2023/54 legal framework, and a milestones signature is scheduled for 6th July 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those that can offer comprehensive services such as breakfasts, lunches, and hospitality needs while adhering to the light-touch regime. Larger catering companies, especially those experienced in handling public sector contracts, would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities, given the contract's sizable value of £1,872,600 and the requirement of services that align with TUPE regulations and pension fund management. Given the procurement method and detailed criteria, firms that demonstrate strengths in both financial and operational responses are well-suited for success in similar future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Comberton's overriding aim is for Students to become 'caring, confident and capable'. The School's Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton's only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences. The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058146-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,872,600 |
| Lots value | £1,872,600 |
| Awards value | £1,872,600 |
| 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 | THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABM CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058146-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012335-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058146-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012335-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/CJAV795P79
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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