Scope
Reference
CA16644
Description
The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire. The Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services to 10 schools (4 x Secondary, 5 x Primary and 1 x All Through School). The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract.
The Trust is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,149,310 excluding VAT
- £5,149,310 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:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 30.0% |
| Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices | Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices |
Quality | 20.0% |
| Customer Experience And Innovation | Customer Experience And Innovation |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Relationship Management and Support | Relationship Management and Support |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value | Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value |
Quality | 10.0% |
| Clarification Meeting | Clarification Meeting |
Quality | 10.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The 3-18 Education Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYGH-8488-MBRR
Longden Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 9EE
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01691 664234
Email: admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)