AwardedAwarded 29 June 2026

Provision of Schools Catering Services

Lift Schools · Education

In brief

Lift Schools awarded catering work to Aspens-Services Limited, Caterlink and Taylor Shaw Limited on 29 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £95,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Provision of school meals and additional catering services at Lift Schools , in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements , good practice guidelines and to provide good quality, nutritious meals at an affordable price.The service will be an integral part of the school day where pupils will be able to take a nourishing meal in a pleasant and orderly environment which aids in curriculum attainment.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
North Region 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot covers Schools in our North region as described in Tender documents	Catering	—
Southwest Region 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot covers Schools in our Southwest region as described in Tender documents	Catering	—
Midlands Region 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot covers Schools in our Midlands region as described in Tender documents	Catering	—
London & South 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot covers Schools in our London & South region as described in Tender documents	Catering	—
East Region 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031 What this lot covers Schools in our East region as described in Tender documents	Catering	—

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Aspens-Services Limited 5 bids received	North Region	£19,000,000	Awarded 29 June 2026
Aspens-Services Limited 5 bids received	Southwest Region	£19,000,000	Awarded 29 June 2026
Caterlink 5 bids received	Midlands Region	£19,000,000	Awarded 29 June 2026
Taylor Shaw Limited 5 bids received	London & South	£19,000,000	Awarded 29 June 2026
Taylor Shaw Limited 6 bids received	East Region	£19,000,000	Awarded 29 June 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

5 January 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 000405-2026
29 June 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 060913-2026

About the buyer

Lift SchoolsLast 12 months

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From notice 000405-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 January 2026, last updated 29 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.