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Acer Trust - Catering Services (2024)

Awarded to Aspens Services Ltd, Culinera Limited, Dolce Ltd

Acer Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 15 November 2024
Deadline
Closed 16 December 2024

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Overview

Acer Trust awarded a contract for full daily catering services across its schools, covering breakfast, morning breaks, and lunch service for approximately 5,688 pupils and staff. The contract was awarded on 12 June 2025 to Aspens Services Ltd, Culinera Limited, and Dolce Ltd for a total value of £7,780,980.83, and is currently in delivery.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Botley School, Chalgrove Community Primary School, Stadhampton Primary School and Watlington Primary School

    £990,000Won by Aspens Services Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Icknield Community College

    £1,050,000Won by Dolce Ltd
  • Lot 3 - Matthew Arnold School

    £1,600,000
  • Lot 4 - The Cooper School and Glory Farm Primary School

    £1,230,000Won by Dolce Ltd
  • Lot 5 - Wood Green School

    £1,725,000Won by Culinera Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£6,595,000
Procedure
Selective
Published
15 November 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
School catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£7,780,981
Award date
12 June 2025
Contract period
— → 17 May 2030
Winners
  • Aspens Services Ltd
  • Culinera Limited
  • Dolce Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    14 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    15 November 2024

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