Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service

PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED

Published: Nov 4, 2025

Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Aspens Services Ltd — £10,000,000

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About This Opportunity

Supplies contract awarded by Proactis Tenders Limited (United Kingdom): Westcountry Schools Trust Managed Catering Service. general supplies. Awarded to Aspens.

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Catering and General Supplies. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 10.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The proposed contract will be for a managed catering service to support the delivery of in-house catering in accordance with this servicespecification 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 theexpectation that this managed catering service offer will deliver efficiencies and reduce current cost per plate whilst ensuring a highstandard 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 rolesand responsibilities as identified in this Specification of Requirement.. CPV: School catering services (55524000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 4, 2025. Last refreshed 15 days ago. Reference: MT234663. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED

PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Aspens Services Ltd was awarded the contract for £10,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference MT234663 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Aspens Services Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.