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    ContractsCatering Services Tender for E-ACT Multi Academy Trust
    Awarded contract

    Catering Services Tender for E-ACT Multi Academy Trust

    Awarded
    £24.7m
    Published 19 Jun 2026

    E-ACT Multi Academy Trust is seeking catering service providers for three lots across 37 academies, with contract commencement in August 2026 and initial three-year term.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 19 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £24.7m
    Published 19 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £24,745,821
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AS
      ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    19 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    E-ACT, a successful Multi Academy Trust operating 37 academies across London, Bristol, Daventry, Birmingham, Oldham, and Sheffield (93% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted), is seeking catering service providers for three separate lots. The contract will commence on 1 August 2026 for an initial three-year term with potential two-year extension. Lot One covers 9 London and Buckinghamshire academies (£1,102,445 annual turnover), Lot Two covers 13 Bristol academies (£613,800 annual turnover), and Lot Three covers 15 North and Midlands academies (£1,674,600 annual turnover). Bidders may apply for individual or multiple lots. The procurement follows a two-stage Competitive Flexible process under the Light Touch Regime, beginning with a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage followed by Invitation to Tender (ITT) for shortlisted suppliers. The successful contractor must deliver a TUPE-compliant bid with recommendations on equipment, serving points, staffing, and bespoke food concepts to maximize sales and Free School Meals uptake. Current operations use a price-per-meal model for FSM and cashless payment systems. The Trust prioritizes financial guarantees, consistently high food quality, excellent standards, strong partnership approach, and ongoing academy support. No capital investment is required. Marketing and equipment proposals must comply with DfE guidelines.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In facilities management, E-ACT has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED1× · 100%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are The Lunch Bag Limited, GLANMORE FOODS LTD, Innovate Services Limited — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-059e09
    E-
    Buyer
    E-ACT
    Sector
    Facilities Management