Contract award notice

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Published

External Reference: 2025-571484

FTS Reference: 2025-082386

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)
06982127
Unit G.05B, Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SF
UK
Contact person: Trevor Armstrong
Telephone: +44 1212365100
NUTS code:  UKG31 -  Birmingham
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Catering Services Framework - Light Touch
Reference number:  103549
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55524000  -  School catering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  48300000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - North Region
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Policies & Procedures – OAT Catering Policy  /  Weighting:  7.2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Policies & Procedures - Implement / Manage / Monitor  /  Weighting:  7.2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Food Offering Overview  /  Weighting:  9
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Hospitality Food Offering  /  Weighting:  4.5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Food Offering – Portion Size Schedule  /  Weighting:  4.5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Purchasing  /  Weighting:  4.5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Personnel – Staff Cover  /  Weighting:  4.5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Personnel – New and existing Staff Training  /  Weighting:  9
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Food Safety  /  Weighting:  6.3
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Food Information Regulations & Natasha’s Law  /  Weighting:  5.4
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Health & Safety   /  Weighting:  5.4
Quality criterion  -  Name:  C.O.S.H.H.  /  Weighting:  3.6
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Account Management  /  Weighting:  7.2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Marketing  /  Weighting:  7.2
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Mobilisation plan  /  Weighting:  4.5
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Gross Profit Monitoring and Control  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Northeast Region
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKC -  NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  as per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  90
Cost criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Midlands Region
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKG -  WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UKF -  EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  90
Cost criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - East Region
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKH -  EAST OF ENGLAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  90
Cost criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - London Region (1)
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKI -  LONDON
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  See Lot 1  /  Weighting:  90
Cost criterion  -  Name:  See Lot 1  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 - South Region
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Catering Services in Regional Academies, as required.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  90
Cost criterion  -  Name:  As per Lot 1  /  Weighting:  10
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2025/S 000-062791

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Successful Bidder 1

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

LUNCHTIME COMPANY LTD
PGNW-4538-VPLM
10 Barnwell House
Cambridge
CB5 8UU
UK
Telephone: +44 7955266207
NUTS code:  UKH12 -  Cambridgeshire CC

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Successful Bidder 2

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED
PTWW-9172-LVMX
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Rubery
Birmingham,
B45 9PZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7737361482
NUTS code:  UKG31 -  Birmingham

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  4830000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Title: Successful Bidder 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Derbyshire County Council Catering Service
PVRR-4896-HZCR
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG,
UK
Telephone: +44 7805764012
NUTS code:  UKF1 -  Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  11500000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  11500000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Title: Successful Bidder 4

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

TAYLOR SHAW LIMITED
PYWJ-2955-LJDH
The Courtyard
Macclesfield
SK11 6ET
UK
Telephone: +44 7801502357
NUTS code:  UKD62 -  Cheshire East
Internet address: https://taylorshaw.com/

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Title: Successful Bidder 5

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
PJZY-1355-VRGY
International House, 10 Beaufort Court
London
E14 9XL
UK
Telephone: +44 7523924200
NUTS code:  UKI42 -  Tower Hamlets

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Title: Successful Bidder 6

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

CATER LINK LIMITED
PWPW-6942-JXBP
300 Thames Valley Park Drive
Reading
RG6 1PT
UK
Telephone: +44 7736090246
NUTS code:  UKJ11 -  Berkshire
Internet address: https://caterlinkltd.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Title: Successful Bidder 7

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

VERTAS GROUP LIMITED
PZCV-5891-GQYM
2 Friars Bridge Road
Ipswich
IP1 1RR
UK
Telephone: +44 7565204716
NUTS code:  UKH14 -  Suffolk
Internet address: https://vertas.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Title: Successful Bidder 8

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/12/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  15
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  15
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

MIQUILL CATERING LIMITED
PJPT-7655-VPNG
Suite 109 79 Friar Street
Worcester
WR1 2NT
UK
Telephone: +44 7484990927
NUTS code:  UKG12 -  Worcestershire

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:  48300000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

A voluntary eight-working-day standstill is being observed. This concludes at 4pm on 24 December, 2025
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Ormiston Academies Trust
Unit G.05B, Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SF
UK
Telephone: +44 1212365100

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK