Scope
Description
Comberton’s overriding aim is for Students to become ‘caring, confident and capable’. The School’s Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton’s only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences.
The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026.
Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender.
TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-School-catering-services./CJAV795P79
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,872,600 excluding VAT
- £1,872,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Response | Quality | 85% |
| Financial Response | Price | 15% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.
Contracting authority
The CAM Academy Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHZ-1888-DPGW
c/o Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne
Cambridge
CB23 6FR
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Invictus Partnership Limited
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Consultancy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGP-8622-HHRX
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London