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Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service

Catering services
School catering services
School meals
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Westcountry Schools Trust (Secondary Acct: PHP Law): "Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityWestcountry Schools Trust (Secondary Acct: PHP Law)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for Westcountry Schools Trust (Secondary Acct: PHP Law). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
5Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 1 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
Last source update9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationCatering services, School catering services, School meals
Delivery area
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04b166
What is being bought
The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this service specification and the associated tender documents. The Trust wish to keep the ethos of the in-house catering model whilst utilising the additional expertise and support of the Bidder. It is the expectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a high standard of food quality to deliver the proposed menu. The Bidder is required to work in partnership with the Trust, offering clear lines of communication and ensuring cohesion with the roles and responsibilities as identified in this Specification of Requirement.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
  4. Official notice release published
    29 Nov 2024, 13:59 GMT
  5. Official notice release published
    28 Oct 2024, 16:30 GMT
  6. tender value changed
    28 Oct 2024, 11:49 GMT
  7. Status changed to published status
    28 Oct 2024, 11:49 GMT
  8. Official notice release published
    28 Oct 2024, 11:49 GMT
  9. Submission deadline changed to published date
    28 Oct 2024, 11:49 GMT
  10. Published value updated to £10,000,000
    25 Oct 2024, 13:48 BST
  11. Status changed to active
    25 Oct 2024, 13:48 BST
  12. Official notice release published
    25 Oct 2024, 13:48 BST
  13. Submission deadline changed to 6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
    25 Oct 2024, 13:48 BST
  14. Buyer information updated
    25 Oct 2024, 13:48 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Devon
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide 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 greater 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, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, 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. Schools included in this Lot: Ashburton Primary School Buckfastleigh Primary School Ermington Primary School Holbeton Primary School Ivybridge Community College Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Sherford Vale School & Nursery South Dartmoor Community College Stowford School Ugborough Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Yealmpton Primary School
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Plymouth
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide 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 greater 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, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, 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. Schools included in this Lot: Austin Farm Academy Boringdon Primary School Chaddlewood Primary School Glen Park Primary School Morley Meadow Primary School Oreston Community Academy Plympton St Maurice Primary School Woodford Primary School
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    All Schools
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Trust is seeking a Contractor that will deliver an Outsourced Catering Service for this contract to provide 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 greater 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, efficiencies and cost savings being gained from this centralised strategy and approach for both parties, 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. This Lot is for all schools and therefore a combination of the school sites from Lots 1 & 2
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    9 Oct 2025, 17:01 BST
  2. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Contract active
    Signed 1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £10,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Devon
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Plymouth
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Aspens Services Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
All Schools
£10,000,000 · signed 1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 5 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 5 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 3)
smeBids: 1 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Westcountry Schools Trust (Secondary Acct: PHP Law)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-163508
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