Scope
Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following twelve Schools within The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust (MAT):
1.Bishop Bronescombe C of E School, Boscoppa Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL5 3DT
2.Grampound Road Village CE School, South Street, Grampound Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4DY
3.Grampound With Creed C of E School, Fore Street, Grampound, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4SB
4.Ladock C of E Primary School, Ladock, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4PL
5.Penponds School, Higher Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 0QN
6.St Issey C of E Primary School, Gardeners Way, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7RN
7.St Meriadoc C of E Infant Academy, Rectory Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7DW
8.St Meriadoc C of E Junior Academy, Cranfield Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7PN
9.St Michael's C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR
10.Trevithick Learning Academy, Mount Pleasant Road, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 7RH
11.Troon Community Primary School, New Road, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 9ED
12.Veryan C of E School, Veryan, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5QA
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial five-year period commencing on 01 September 2026 and concluding on 31 August 2031, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.
The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.
The Trust is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trusts. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the South West, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.
Please see PSQ document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-School-catering-services./Z89537ZBH3
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
5+1+1
Please see PSQ document for more information.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
24 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 2 | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please see PSQ document for more information.
Contracting authority
The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZJ-3724-JBLN
Unit 16 Chapel Brook Trade Park, Wilson Road, Huyton
Liverpool
L36 6FH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01276 673896
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government