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title: "Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender"
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# Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/reach-south-academy-trust-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Reach South Academy Trust: "Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender". Published status: complete. Published Value: £8,599,110. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 17 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: litmustms.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Reach South Academy Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/reach-south-academy-trust-GB-PPON-PBGB-3854-CJJH)
- **Published Value:** £8,599,110 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 17 April 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK1, UKK2, UKK4, UKK41
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £8,599,110 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 5 awards)
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/reach-south-academy-trust-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/reach-south-academy-trust-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [litmustms.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Flitmustms.co.uk%2Frespond%2FW287ZU2K5D)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/reach-south-academy-trust-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3#participate

## Description
The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 17 Schools within Reach South Academy Trust:
1.Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN
2.Goosewell Primary Academy, Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
3.High Street Primary Academy, High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ
4.Hill View Primary Academy, Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD
5.Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU
6.Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ
7.Millbay Academy, The Red House, 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
8.Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ
9.The Peak Academy, Drake Lane Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HD
10.Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ
11.Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL), Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU
12.Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA
13.Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL
14.The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 ODS
15.Thomas Hall School, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD
16.UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
17.A new build school, currently known as Gloucestershire Academy For Inspirational Learning (GAIL) in Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucestershire. 
Trust’s website: https://www.reachsouth.org/  
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. 
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 August 2026, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods.  This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. 
Please see PSQ Document.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Plymouth
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £4,856,600

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Exeter
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,095,895

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Bournemouth
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,165,125

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Salisbury
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £286,075

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,195,415

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** Plymouth (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Compass contract services UK limited trading as Chartwells**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-65733`
  - Value: £4,856,600 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

- **Award:** Exeter (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **Compass contract services UK limited trading as Chartwells**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-65733`
  - Value: £1,095,895 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

- **Award:** Bournemouth (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **Forerunner Personal Catering Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:03913390`
  - Value: £1,165,125 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

- **Award:** Salisbury (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **Compass contract services UK limited trading as Chartwells**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-65733`
  - Value: £286,075 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

- **Award:** Gloucestershire & Wiltshire (active)
  - Award id: `5`
  - Supplier(s): **Compass contract services UK limited trading as Chartwells**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-65733`
  - Value: £1,195,415 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 30/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004760-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-03T10:51:22.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:38:55.856Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3