Award of United Learning Catering Services Contract to Compass Group UK & Ireland
United Learning · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of United Learning Catering Services Contract to Compass Group UK & Ireland
Awarded 31 Aug 2019
Awarded31 Aug 2019
Value£2,337,000.00
AgencyUnited Learning
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 4y 2mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2019Expired 30 Aug 2022
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United Learning awarded a contract to Compass Group UK & Ireland trading as Chartwells, Caterlink, Caterlink for catering services across its schools.
The contract, valued at approximately £2,337,000, covers the renewal of United Learning's catering service from 1 September 2019 on a 3-year term with a possible 2-year extension.
The tender was divided into three lots: Independent Schools (approx annual value GBP 3.6M), Primary & Secondary Academies North (approx annual value GBP 2.3M), and Primary & Secondary Academies South (approx annual value GBP 2.8M), with values excluding hospitality.
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