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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£95,000,000

Provision of Schools Catering Services

Published
Published 19 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 February 2026

Overview

Lift Schools has awarded a contract for the provision of school meals and catering services to Aspens Services Ltd, Caterlink Ltd, and Taylor Shaw, worth approximately £95 million. The service includes delivering nutritious, affordable meals in accordance with statutory requirements and good practice guidelines, with the goal of supporting pupil wellbeing and curriculum attainment.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£95,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 August 2025
Questions by
10 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
School catering services

Award outcome

Award date
28 June 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2031
Winners
  • Aspens Services Ltd
  • Caterlink Ltd
  • Taylor Shaw

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    29 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract Notice

    5 January 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    19 August 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • LIFT SCHOOLS

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 06625091

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Awarded: Provision of Schools Catering Services — won by Aspens Services Ltd +2 — Skim