Scope
Description
The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 17 Schools within Reach South Academy Trust:
1.Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN
2.Goosewell Primary Academy, Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
3.High Street Primary Academy, High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ
4.Hill View Primary Academy, Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD
5.Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU
6.Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ
7.Millbay Academy, The Red House, 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
8.Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ
9.The Peak Academy, Drake Lane Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HD
10.Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ
11.Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL), Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU
12.Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA
13.Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL
14.The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 ODS
15.Thomas Hall School, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD
16.UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
17.A new build school, currently known as Gloucestershire Academy For Inspirational Learning (GAIL) in Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucestershire.
Trust's website: https://www.reachsouth.org/
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 three-year period commencing on 01 August 2026, 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.
Please see PSQ Document.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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Total value (estimated)
- £8,599,110 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Plymouth
Description
Lot 1 ~ Plymouth
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,856,600 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Contract locations
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Exeter
Description
Lot 2 ~ Exeter
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,095,895 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Bournemouth
Description
Lot 3 ~ Bournemouth
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,165,125 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ document for more information.
Contract locations
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Salisbury
Description
Lot 4 ~ Salisbury
Lot value (estimated)
- £286,075 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Description
Lot 5 ~ Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,195,415 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Contract locations
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Plymouth
Lot 2. Exeter
Lot 3. Bournemouth
Lot 4. Salisbury
Lot 5. Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
17 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)
1 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
Reach South Academy Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGB-3854-CJJH
Reach South Academy Trust c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government