Scope
Reference
ASP01.49
Description
The proposed contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service to the Trust. The Trust is 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
Award decision date
22 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 31 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years, 7 months, 27 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
Information about tenders
- 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
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
Email: sales.admin@aspens-services.com
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Outsourced Catering Service
COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED
- Companies House: 02114954
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWW-9172-LVMX
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands
Rubery, Birmingham
B45 9PZ
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.compass-group.co.uk/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED
- Companies House: 06886456
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPT-7655-VPNG
Suite 109 79 Friar Street
Worcester
WR1 2NT
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.miquillcatering.co.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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
Email: aspire@iaspire.net
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 Consultant
- 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