Scope
Description
At Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, Staff believe in showing children that they can overcome any obstacle in their lives to go on and become something truly great. The Trust firmly believe that the biggest barriers in life are the ones we place on ourselves, and it is our job to inspire children to think big and aim high.
The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026.
Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender.
TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./897G696P43
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Total value (estimated)
- £786,420 excluding VAT
- £786,420 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:
In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55524000 - School catering services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
5 December 2025, 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)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Response | Quality | 85% |
| Financial Response | Price | 15% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.
Contracting authority
Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRT-5393-VTHW
Pitmaston Road, Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 9PP
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
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.
Invictus Partnership Limited
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Consultancy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGP-8622-HHRX
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +442081332224
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London