Scope
Reference
PP-10150a
Description
Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust is a non-profit educational charity and multi-academy trust whose charitable purpose is the advancement of education for public benefit, based in the north of Greater Manchester.
The nine primary schools within the Trust that are seeking a catering provider for this contract each share a commitment to creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments where pupils can thrive. These schools require a catering supplier that can provide nutritious, high-quality meals that support pupil wellbeing and complement the Trust’s educational and welfare objectives.
Further information on the Client’s requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data.
The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,650,000 excluding VAT
- £5,580,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender responses, and all clarifications and correspondence, must be submitted using the In-Tend portal at the following link, under project reference PP-10150a: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score Price Assessment: 40% of overall score See ITT Part A document for full breakdown |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality Assessment: 60% of overall score
Price Assessment: 40% of overall score
See ITT Part A document for full breakdown
Other information
Payment terms
As per the contract terms and conditions included as part of the tender documentation
Description of risks to contract performance
Please see section 7 of Part A of the tender documentation for details of contract risks and dependencies
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup
Tender documentation and all correspondence will be managed via the InTend portal under project reference PP-10150a. Please register on the portal and express interest in the project to access the tender documentation.
Contracting authority
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 08212263
St Paul's (Astley Bridge) Church Of England Primary School
Bolton
BL1 8QA
United Kingdom
Email: Kelll@fa1.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
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.
Place Group Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Agent on behalf of client
- Companies House: 04395705
The Regent, Chapel Street
Penzance
TR18 4AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly