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Tanfield School - Catering & Cleaning Services

Awarded to Compass Contract Services, Polopre United Kingdom Limited

Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited(buyer)

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Published 14 July 2025
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Overview

Eden Learning Trust has awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services and Polopre United Kingdom Limited for catering and cleaning services at Tanfield School, a secondary academy with 692 pupils. The three-year contract (with optional two-year extension) covers full daily catering services including morning breaks and lunch for two sittings, and full daily cleaning during term time plus periodic cleaning outside term time, with commencement dates of 5 April 2026 for catering and 31 May 2026 for cleaning. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2026 for a value of £2,273,957.43.

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Lots (2)

  • Catering Services

    £2,273,957Won by Compass Contract ServicesWon by Polopre United Kingdom Limited

  • Cleaning Services

    The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. One member of the cleaning team is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and all details are in the tender documentation.

    £475,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,412,500
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 July 2025
Questions by
21 July 2025
Classification (CPV)
School catering servicesSchool cleaning services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,273,957
Award date
22 January 2026
Contract period
5 April 2026 → 30 May 2029
Winners
  • Compass Contract Services
  • Polopre United Kingdom Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 May 2026

  2. Contract

    23 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    14 July 2025

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