AwardedAwarded 23 February 2026
City of London Academies Trust Catering
City of London Academies Trust Catering Tender · Public body
In brief
City of London Academies Trust Catering Tender awarded catering work to Aspens Services Ltd on 23 February 2026.
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What the notice says
The City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is a highly successful Trust operating ten primary and secondary academies in London. Out of these, five have in-house services, four are outsourced and one Sixth Form, which is set to open next year, currently has no catering service. The Trust has approximately 8,000 students, ranging from 6 to 18 years old, supported by a team of 1,000 teaching and support staff. The Trust is tendering their catering services across three Lots in a two stage tender process under the Light Touch Regime:• Lot One includes three primary academies: COLA Primary Islington, Redriff and Galleywall. Annual sales turnover is £513,716.• Lot Two has two secondary academies with family-style dining: COLA Shoreditch Park and The City Academy Hackney. Annual sales turnover is £1,089,685.• Lot Three consists of five secondary academies with counter service: COLA Highgate Hill, Highbury Grove, Islington, Newham Collegiate Sixth Form (opening a new café by Septemb
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd 5 bids received | £2,650,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 017339-2026
About the buyer
City of London Academies Trust Catering TenderLast 12 months
Procurements
1Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for catering
- Aspens Services Ltd1 contract
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From notice 017339-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.