Food and Catering Supplies for Ark Schools Across the UK.
Ark Schools · Education
In brief
Ark Schools awarded food and drink work to Michael I Holdsworth Limited, Valimex Limited and Nivek Catering Supplies Limited on 29 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £25,000,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery and Provisions 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide Grocery & Provisions to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings | Food and drink supplies | £6,500,000 |
| Frozen Goods 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide Frozen goods to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings | Food and drink supplies | £5,500,000 |
| Butchery 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide Butchery to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings. | Food and drink supplies | £5,800,000 |
| Fruit and Vegetable 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide fruit and Vegetables to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings. | Food and drink supplies | £3,000,000 |
| Chilled 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide Chilled items to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings. | Food and drink supplies | £3,000,000 |
| Non- Food 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversSingle supplier to provide Non-Food items to 32 of the Ark academies operated kitchens across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings. | — | £1,200,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael I Holdsworth Limited | Grocery and Provisions, Frozen Goods, Butchery, Chilled | £19,500,000 | Awarded 29 July 2026 |
| Valimex Limited 3 bids received | Fruit and Vegetable | £3,000,000 | Awarded 29 July 2026 |
| Nivek Catering Supplies Limited (SME) 1 bid received | Non- Food | £1,500,000 | Awarded 29 July 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 039478-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072484-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
4Awards
4Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
- Michael I Holdsworth Limited1 contract
- Nivek Catering Supplies Limited1 contract
- Valimex Limited1 contract
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From notice 039478-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 April 2026, last updated 31 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.