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Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

LEIGH TRUST

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24 Jul 2025 at 11:37

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21 Oct 2024 at 09:05

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18 Oct 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Leigh Trust has recently completed a procurement process for Catering Services, which was initiated to enhance the provision of meals across its schools in Birmingham. The tender was awarded under a Restricted procedure, classified under the "school catering services" industry category, with a commencement date of 1 August 2025. The procurement began with tenders invited until 22 November 2024. The contract spans three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The necessity to consider arrangements for existing catering staff under TUPE regulations, including potential 'Admitted Body' status with relevant pension schemes, reflected the tender's comprehensive nature. Shire Services (Shropshire Council Food Enterprise Centre) secured the contract, bringing a strong presence in large-scale catering operations.

This tender opportunity presents an ideal platform for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in educational or institutional catering, to explore significant growth prospects. Shire Services' success in securing the contract emphasises the importance of competitive pricing strategies, given the award criteria's price-centric approach. The trust welcomes small and medium enterprises, highlighting a focus on inclusive growth. A robust compliance with economic and technical requirements further underscores the value of well-prepared business proposals in such restricted procedures. This contract offers a stepping stone for businesses aiming to expand their regional service delivery capabilities, especially within the educational sector in the Birmingham area.

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Notice Title

Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leigh Trust are proud of what they have already achieved, and have proven successes in delivering rapid and sustained improvements, providing all children with the opportunities they deserve to progress and succeed. The Trust's tried and trusted strategies focus on collaboration, team work and the sharing of outstanding practice across their Schools, ensuring that teaching not only maintains the highest level of standards, but constantly seeks to research and develop methods that seek excellence in all that they do. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, 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 2025. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04af56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,519,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,519,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,519,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIGH TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+44 2081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B8 3HG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Alum Rock
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIRE SERVICES (SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTRE

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