Award of Centralized School Meals Catering Contract to Chartwells for Westminster Schools' Consortium
Westminster Schools' Consortium · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Centralized School Meals Catering Contract to Chartwells for Westminster Schools' Consortium
Awarded 31 Aug 2025
Awarded31 Aug 2025
Value£13,047,827.00
RegionLondon
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 5y 10mo7y term, 17% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2025Expires 30 Aug 2032
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Westminster Schools' Consortium awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd, trading as Chartwells, for the supply of a centrally managed outsourced school meals service.
The contract, valued at £13,047,827, covers catering for 16 primary schools in the London Borough of Westminster.
The Consortium was formed in 2019 after the council delegated the previously centrally managed school meal service to schools, and the service has been outsourced since then.
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Award of Centralized School Meals Catering Contract to Chartwells for Westminster Schools' Consortium
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