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title: "EPT-67595 - Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust Lot 1 - Catering Services Case 4793"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065da4"
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published: "2026-02-26"
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# EPT-67595 - Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust Lot 1 - Catering Services Case 4793

Buyer: OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065da4

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## Summary

The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust has awarded a contract for catering services across 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 in the Essex area. The procurement, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, falls into the services category and was completed under a limited awarding procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process is now at the awarding stage, with Stir Food Ltd being named the supplier as of 18th February 2026, and the contract value amounts to £13,308,026. This framework covers regional delivery in the UKH3 area and includes options to extend the service for up to 24 additional months, providing flexibility for evolving needs over time.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies within the catering, environmental services, and facilities management sectors to expand their footprint in the education domain. It is well-suited for businesses that excel in quality service delivery, given the emphasis on quality and price in the awarding criteria, with a ratio of 60% quality to 40% price. Small and medium-sized enterprises, similar to the successful bidder Stir Food Ltd, can leverage such contracts to establish long-term relationships within public educational institutions and diversify their service offerings. Businesses aiming to tap into the education sector can position themselves as key contributors to regional educational development by providing high-quality catering and related services.

## Notice

Catering Services for Trust. This procurement for Catering Services is for 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 across the Essex area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Catering Services for Trust. This procurement for Catering Services is for 12 schools spanning ages 4-16 across the Essex area.

Options: Option to extend for a further [2] x 12 months

### Procurement Information

This is an award notice following a further competition under an established DPS. This opportunity is now closed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017612-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,308,026 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | STANFORD-LE-HOPE |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS17 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Stanford-le-Hope West |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STIR FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34926000 - Car park control equipment
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 79715000 - Patrol services
- 79992000 - Reception services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 98351000 - Car park management services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 18:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017612-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://osborne.coop/
- https://www.judiciary.uk

## Provenance

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