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Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Awarded to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells, Forerunner Personal Catering Limited

Reach South Academy Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 20 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 April 2026
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Overview

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide full catering services across 17 schools located in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Salisbury, Calne, Exeter, and Gloucestershire, including all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract is for an initial three-year period commencing 1 August 2026, with potential extension for two further 12-month periods by mutual consent, up to a maximum of five years total.

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Lots (5)

  • Plymouth

    Won by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

  • Exeter

    Won by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

  • Bournemouth

    Won by Forerunner Personal Catering Limited

  • Salisbury

    Won by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

  • Gloucestershire & Wiltshire

    Won by Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 January 2026
Questions by
16 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
School catering services

Award outcome

Award date
30 June 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Winners
  • Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells
  • Forerunner Personal Catering Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    20 January 2026

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