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A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED | 06561073 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| CATER LINK LIMITED | 03732298 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | 02114954 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| Derbyshire County Council Catering Service | Procurement ID: PVRR-4896-HZCR | £11,500,000 | 2 lots Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 1 - North Region | - |
| LUNCHTIME COMPANY LTD | 03452446 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED | 06886456 | £36,800,000 | 5 lots Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| TAYLOR SHAW LIMITED | 06576188 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
| VERTAS GROUP LIMITED | 07728211 | ~£48,300,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Lot 1 - North Region · Lot 2 - Northeast Region · Lot 3 - Midlands Region · Lot 4 - East Region · Lot 5 - London Region (1) · Lot 6 - South Region | - |
This procurement was divided into 6 lots, each awarded separately. 127 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - North Region Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £11,500,000 £48,300,000 initial term | 14 | LUNCHTIME COMPANY LTD Derbyshire County Council Catering Service | active |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 - Northeast Region Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £2,100,000 £48,300,000 initial term | 13 | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | active |
| Lot 3 Lot 3 - Midlands Region Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £14,600,000 £11,500,000 initial term | 14 | Derbyshire County Council Catering Service | active |
| Lot 4 Lot 4 - East Region Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £13,000,000 £48,300,000 initial term | 13 | TAYLOR SHAW LIMITED | active |
| Lot 5 Lot 5 - London Region (1) Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £3,000,000 £48,300,000 initial term | 14 | ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED | active |
| Lot 6 Lot 6 - South Region Feb 2026 – Jan 2030 | £4,100,000 £48,300,000 initial term | 14 | CATER LINK LIMITED | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| CATER LINK LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| LUNCHTIME COMPANY LTD | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| TAYLOR SHAW LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| VERTAS GROUP LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Derbyshire County Council Catering Service | Lot 1 | Wonlots 1, 3 |
| ALLIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| CULINERA LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED | Lots 1, 3 | Unsuccessful |
The notice does not name the bidders for lots 2, 5, 6.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £303,992,126 in 736 payments (over £25k) from Ministry of Defence, MOD GPC, Department for Education, MOD Payments on Account (2014-01-17 to 2026-03-27).