Scope
Description
School Catering contract for 9 Schools in Uttoxeter and surrounding areas for the Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,800,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 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:
Maximum of 2 years dependent on satisfactory performance during the initial term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
All details included within the Tender Documentation
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 March 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 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Food Order | Price | 40% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
| Service Delivery | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Price | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 10547353
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWC-6397-BXND
Thomas Alleyne's High School
Uttoxeter
ST14 8DU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fergus Small
Telephone: 07967 968036
Email: fergus.small@scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk
Website: http://www.cateringtender.co.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government