Catering Services Framework - Light Touch
Ormiston Academies Trust · Local or regional public body
In brief
Ormiston Academies Trust awarded catering work to Compass Contract Services Ltd, Taylor Shaw Limited and Caterlink and 5 others on 12 December 2025.
It is a framework worth up to £48,300,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2026.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| North Region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversSee tender documents | Catering | £11,500,000 |
| Northeast Region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversSee tender documents relating to Lot 2. | Catering | £2,100,000 |
| Midlands Region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversSee tender documents relating to Lot 3 | Catering | £14,600,000 |
| East Region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversPlease see the tender documents relating to Lot 4. | Catering | £13,000,000 |
| London Region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversPlease see the tender documents relating to Lot 5 | Catering | £3,000,000 |
| South region 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversPlease see the tender documents relating to Lot 6. | Catering | £4,100,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062791-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084955-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
9Awards
6Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Aspens-Services Limited1 contract
- Caterlink1 contract
- Compass Contract Services Ltd1 contract
- Derbyshire County Council Catering Service (Local Government Authority)1 contract
- Lunchtime Company Ltd1 contract
From notice 062791-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 19 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.