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The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents.
The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and support of the Bidder. It is the expectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a high standard of food quality to deliver the proposed menu.
The Bidder is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the roles and responsibilities as identified in this Specification of Requirement.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd | 06561073 | ~£10,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot All Schools | - |
This procurement was divided into 3 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Devon 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £10,000,000 | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 2 Plymouth 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £10,000,000 | - | - | unsuccessful |
| Lot 3 All Schools 1,080 days (≈3 yrs) | £10,000,000 | 5 | Aspens Services Ltd | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £324,985 in 15 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education (2022-07-20 to 2026-03-19). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Lot Estimated Values
Please note that the estimated Contract Values are:
11.2.6 Lot 1 Estimated Value: 2,000,000 GBP
11.2.6 Lot 2 Estimated Value: 8,000,000 GBP
11.2.6 Lot 3 Estimated Value: 10,000,000 GBP
Update on the Short Description 11.1.4
Abstract on the Introduction
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract 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 outsourced catering service.
Short Description - 11.1.4
The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract 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 outsourced catering service.
The catering tender data is being reviewed, therefore extra time has been given to enable any clarifications on the data to be considered.