Scope
Reference
103549
Description
A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-
Academy-Trust environment.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £48,300,000 excluding VAT
- £57,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
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. North Region
Description
See tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £11,500,000 excluding VAT
- £13,800,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Northeast Region
Description
See tender documents relating to Lot 2.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,100,000 excluding VAT
- £2,520,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Midlands Region
Description
See tender documents relating to Lot 3
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,600,000 excluding VAT
- £17,520,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. East Region
Description
Please see the tender documents relating to Lot 4.
Lot value (estimated)
- £13,000,000 excluding VAT
- £15,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. London Region
Description
Please see the tender documents relating to Lot 5
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. South region
Description
Please see the tender documents relating to Lot 6.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,100,000 excluding VAT
- £4,920,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
7
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Mini-competition between the suppliers on each applicable geographical lot.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. North Region
Lot 2. Northeast Region
Lot 3. Midlands Region
Lot 4. East Region
Lot 5. London Region
Lot 6. South region
See tender docs
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. North Region
Lot 2. Northeast Region
Lot 3. Midlands Region
Lot 4. East Region
Lot 5. London Region
Lot 6. South region
See tender docs
Particular suitability
Lot 1. North Region
Lot 2. Northeast Region
Lot 3. Midlands Region
Lot 4. East Region
Lot 5. London Region
Lot 6. South region
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Commercial/Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Please note: this tender opportunity was previously published in FTS as a F02 Contract Notice. See https://www.findtender.
service.gov.uk/Notice/057924-2025.
Summary details:
F02: Contract notice
Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057924
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059db4
Published 18 September 2025, 10:34pm
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Companies House: 06982127
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPDM-7666-ZGTN
Unit G.05b - Assay Studios
Birmingham
B3 1SF
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government