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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£2,493,400Add to pipeline

Catering ITT_OHC&AT

Awarded to Connect Catering, Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 20 March 2026
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Overview

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust has awarded a catering services contract worth £2,493,400 to Connect Catering and Nourish Contract Catering Ltd. The contract covers catering provision across six academy sites (Brantridge, Carew, Dysart, Link Sites, St Philip's and Unified Academies) for the three-year period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods.

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Lots (6)

  • Brantridge School

    £390,185Won by Connect Catering

  • Carew Academy

    £488,315Won by Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

  • Dysart School

    £366,005Won by Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

  • Link Schools – includes Primary and Secondary

    £245,365Won by Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

  • St Philip’s School

    £301,165Won by Connect Catering

  • Unified Academy

    £702,365Won by Connect Catering

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,493,400
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 February 2026
Questions by
13 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Catering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,493,400
Award date
15 July 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Winners
  • Connect Catering
  • Nourish Contract Catering Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 August 2026

  2. Contract

    22 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    18 February 2026

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