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Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Reach South Academy Trust · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 12:31.

Opportunity overview

The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 17 Schools within Reach South Academy Trust: 1.Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN 2.Goosewell Primary Academy, Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD 3.High Street Primary Academy, High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ 4.Hill View Primary Academy, Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD 5.Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU 6.Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ 7.Millbay Academy, The Red House, 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EG 8.Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ 9.The Peak Academy, Drake Lane Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HD 10.Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ 11.Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL), Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU 12.Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA 13.Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL 14.The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 ODS 15.Thomas Hall School, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD 16.UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL 17.A new build school, currently known as Gloucestershire Academy For Inspirational Learning (GAIL) in Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucestershire. Trust’s website: https://www.reachsouth.org/ The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 August 2026, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. Please see PSQ Document.

Awarded to

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Published award value
£1.2m
Awarded
30 Jun 2026
Award ID
3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 03913390
Location
Bournemouth, UKK24, BH6 5HQ, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated
  • Lot 2Value not stated
  • Lot 3Value not stated
  • Lot 4Value not stated
  • Lot 5Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Entry 2
Id
2
Status
complete
Entry 3
Id
3
Status
complete
Entry 4
Id
4
Status
complete
Entry 5
Id
5
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Reach South Academy Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PBGB-3854-CJJH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBGB-3854-CJJH

Address

Street Address
Reach South Academy Trust c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
Locality
Plymouth
Postal Code
PL1 4RL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK41

Contact

Name
Lucy Gittins
Telephone
01276 673896

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells
Id
GB-COH-02114954

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02114954

Address

Street Address
24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park
Locality
Rubery
Postal Code
B45 9PZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG31

Contact

Name
Lucy Gittins
Telephone
01276 673896

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 3
Name
Forerunner Personal Catering Limited
Id
GB-COH-03913390

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
03913390

Address

Street Address
Unit 1, 163 Stourvale Road, Southbourne
Locality
Bournemouth
Postal Code
BH6 5HQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK24

Contact

Name
Lucy Gittins
Telephone
01276 673896

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Title
Plymouth
Status
active
Date
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK41
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
4,856,600
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02114954
Name
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

Contract period

Starts
16 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 initial term of 01/08/2026 ~ 31/07/2029 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083403-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Sept 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 2
Id
2
Title
Exeter
Status
active
Date
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
1,095,895
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02114954
Name
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

Contract period

Starts
16 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 with an initial term of 01/08/2026 ~ 31/07/2029 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Related lots

2

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083403-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Sept 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
2
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 3
Id
3
Title
Bournemouth
Status
active
Date
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
1,165,125
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03913390
Name
Forerunner Personal Catering Limited

Contract period

Starts
16 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 with an initial term of 01/08/2026 ~ 31/07/2029 Please see PSQ document for more information.

Related lots

3

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083403-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Sept 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
3
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 4
Id
4
Title
Salisbury
Status
active
Date
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
286,075
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02114954
Name
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

Contract period

Starts
16 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 with an initial term of 01/08/2026 ~ 31/07/2029 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Related lots

4

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083403-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Sept 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
4
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 5
Id
5
Title
Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Status
active
Date
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
1,195,415
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02114954
Name
Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

Contract period

Starts
16 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
1+1 with an initial term of 01/08/2026 ~ 31/07/2029 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Related lots

5

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083403-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Sept 2026, 11:51
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
5
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Plymouth · UKK41 · PL1 4RL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 004760-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 083403-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·