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Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Aspire Academy Trust

Confirmed tender
services
SME-friendly

Key details

Contracting authority
Aspire Academy Trust
Public authority - central government
Region
St Austell
Delivery: South-West, Ireland
Contract value
£12,000,000ex VAT
£14,400,000 inc VAT
Deadline
29 September 2025
Enquiry deadline
22 September 2025(questions / clarifications)
Award decision
24 October 2025(estimated)
Published
18 June 2025

Procurement

Contract period
5 January 2026 - 4 January 2028
2 years
Possible extension to 5 January 2030 · 4 years in total
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 55524000 School catering services

What happened

The contract runs until 4 Jan 2028.

Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by Aspire Academy Trust (“the Trust”). 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. b. fully utilise the benefits, from a centralised strategy and approach for both parties, continually improving the quality and uptake of meals, particularly for FSM pupils.

c. operate a standard approach across all schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service whilst harnessing a continuous drive for improvement throughout the contract term. d.

ensure a high-quality food offering, whilst delivering value for money for schools, pupils and parents using the services. e. offer a service that is aligned to the vision, value and ethos of the Trust.

f. be responsible for TUPE of existing staff.

Contact

Address
Unit 20, St Austell Business Park, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4FD, St Austell
Contact name
Julie Brooks

Identifiers

Buyer reference
ASP01.49
Notice ID
033459-2025
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f59

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