Scope
Reference
IET01.38
Description
This tender opportunity was been issued by Ivy Education Trust ("the Trust"). The contract will be for the provision of a catering service to the Trust. The tender was split into Lots:
Lot 1: Outsourced Catering Provision
Lot 2: Managed Catering Service
Tenderers were able to bid for one or both Lots and the Trust will award to either Lot 1 or Lot 2. The Contractor will provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the services to the to the Trust's 5 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Service
Description
The Trust is 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.
Contract 1. Provision of Catering Services
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 14 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 further 1 year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
To enable new schools to be added to the Contract if they join the Trust.
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 Outsourced Catering Service
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 Managed Catering Service
Description
7. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to support the Trust with providing 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 management staff provision to deliver the managed service model, with the employment of the catering staff remaining with the Trust. The contract value for this Lot incorporates the Management Fee and Food Costs
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Date of decision not to award
17 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06561073
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZY-1355-VRGY
International House 10 Beaufort Court
London
E14 9XL
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.aspens-services.co.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
FRESHA LIMITED
- Companies House: 04608026
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBB-3838-WTHZ
23 Bittern Road
Exeter
EX2 7LW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@fresha.org
Website: http://www.fresha.org
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Catering Services
INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 06420662
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYZ-2989-TBLQ
St Andrews House
Woking
GU21 6EB
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.impactfood.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
IVY EDUCATION TRUST
- Companies House: 07519888
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGV-4879-MXYD
Teignmouth Community School
Teignmouth
TQ14 9HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
PHP LAW LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Advisor
- Companies House: OC429243
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRM-9434-VNYQ
Unit 3 The Brutus Centre
Totnes
TQ9 5RW
United Kingdom
Email: josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk
Website: http://www.phplaw.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC