Scope
Description
The Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi academy trust is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to provide the catering services to 14 of its schools, (13 Primary 1 Secondary) within the Milton Keynes and Corby areas.
Companies will be required to provide, catering and hospitality services to its Pupils, staff and Students.
Companies are requested in the first instance to register their interest to Bill Campbell Catering Consultancy Bureau bill@bbcltd.co.uk
The Tender Process will be conducted compliant to Public Sector procurement requirements and may require a preliminary Supplier Qualification stage.
Deadline for registering interest in this opportunity is Friday 3rd October, Further information will be supplied to interested companies.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 X 12 months by mutual agreement
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Milton Keynes
Description
Catering services for 5 x primary schools
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Milton Keynes
Description
Catering services for 6 primary schools including 3 delivered services
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Glebe Farm All Through School
Description
Catering services for primary and secondary including breakfast, break and lunch services
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Corby, Northamptonshire
Description
Catering services for 2 x Primary Schools (850 pupils & 500 pupils)
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North Milton Keynes
Lot 2. Lot 2 - South Milton Keynes
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Glebe Farm All Through School
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Corby, Northamptonshire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Sent by email to bill@ccbltd.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 January 2026
Award criteria
Name | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Technical Ability to Deliver | Quality | 60% |
Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
- Companies House: 07698904
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDL-5981-ZCMG
C/O Iftl, Fairfields Primary School Apollo Avenue
Milton Keynes
MK11 4BA
United Kingdom
Email: centraloperations@iftl.co.uk
Website: http://www.iftl.co.uk
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
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.
Catering Consultancy Bureau
Summary of their role in this procurement: Catering advisors
- Companies House: 0437 4224
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGJ-8368-DDYH
The Old Court House, 26a Church Street
Bishops Stortford
CM23 2LY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bill Campbell
Telephone: 07516044132
Email: bill@ccbltd.co.uk
Website: http://www.ccbltd.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire