Contract

PROVISION OF OUTSOURCED CATERING SERVICE

  • ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-011332

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0588e2 (view related notices)

Published 9 February 2026, 12:04pm



Scope

Reference

ASP01.49

Description

The contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service to the Trust. The Trust was seeking a Contractor that will deliver the service for this contract, 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 staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, operating at Trust level,

demonstrating a centralised approach that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. This will allow for a robust level of oversight regarding contract delivery as a whole.


Contract 1. Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Supplier

Contract value

  • £11,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £13,200,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

26 January 2026

Contract dates

  • 5 February 2026 to 31 August 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 August 2031
  • 5 years, 6 months, 24 days

Description of possible extension:

Possible extensions - two (2) further years, in 12-month intervals (3.8 + 1 + 1).

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.

Contract value has account for the potential for additional schools joining the Trust during

the Contract term.

CPV classifications

  • 55520000 - Catering services

Contract locations

  • UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Key performance indicators

Name Description
Meal Uptake

95% in accordance with proposed rate set

Meal Delivery Timeliness

95% of meals delivered on time.

Food Quality Compliance

98% of meals meeting the agreed quality standards.

Customer Satisfaction

90% positive feedback from students and staff.

Nutritional Standards

95% compliance with nutritional guidelines.

Health and Safety Compliance

100% adherence to health and safety regulations.


Other information

Applicable trade agreements

  • Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Supplier

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

  • Companies House: 06561073
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJZY-1355-VRGY

International House 10 Beaufort Court

London

E14 9XL

United Kingdom

Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Provision of Outsourced Catering Service


Contracting authority

ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST

  • Companies House: 07387540
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMG-1387-DLGR

Unit 20, St Austell Business Park

St. Austell

PL25 4FD

United Kingdom

Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

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

Region: UKK43 - Devon CC


Contact organisation

Contact PHP LAW LLP for any enquiries.