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The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire. The Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services to 10 schools (4 x Secondary, 5 x Primary and 1 x All Through School). The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), from Day One of the contract.
The Trust is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Co trading as Catering Academy | Procurement ID: PNJD-4733-GTBJ | £6,713,862 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Aug 2026 – Jul 2029 | £5,149,310 | 5 | OCS Food Co trading as Catering Academy | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Co trading as Catering Academy | Lot 1 | Won |
| Aspens Services Ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| Caterlink | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| Edwards and Ward Ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| Innovate Services Ltd | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.