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Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools

Academy Transformation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 16:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Food Supply Tender for the Academy Transformation Trust Schools is a comprehensive procurement process managed by the Academy Transformation Trust, aiming to cater to the food and beverage needs of 21 academies, including both primary and secondary schools across the United Kingdom. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £4,500,000 including VAT, covers the supply and distribution of fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient food products, alongside beverages, adhering to high standards in quality, food safety, and sustainability. Commencing on 1st August 2025 and potentially extending to 1st August 2030, the procurement process adopted an open competitive flexible procedure. Key stages included an initial shortlisting via a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by multiple rounds of tender submissions, facilitating robust supplier engagement and alignment with the trust's operational aims. The procurement focused on ensuring efficient delivery services to each academy, guided by a contract signed on 19th September 2025.

The tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting the complexities of multi-site scheduled deliveries, quality assurance, and sustainability reporting. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality food, beverages, and related goods stand to benefit, especially those offering competitive pricing and adaptable service offerings. Given the emphasis on reliability and compliance with regulations such as Natasha's Law, companies equipped with rigorous allergen management and product quality control systems are suitably positioned to compete. The single-supplier approach seeks to enhance efficiencies and maintain a cohesive supply chain, presenting expansive growth prospects for a well-prepared company capable of delivering across multiple locations while leveraging economies of scale. The process underscores the trust's proactive stance on fostering value for money, operational continuity, and adaptability in a dynamic marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools

Notice Description

Provision and distribution of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient food and beverages to 21 academies (primary & secondary), including dairy, meat, bakery, produce, dry goods, frozen lines and drinks. Service includes multi-site scheduled deliveries, quality assurance, food safety compliance and sustainability reporting. Estimated maximum value (full potential term incl. options): PS4,500,000 (incl. VAT). Pricing model: Basket pricing with indexed adjustments; category-based discount structure; delivery charges included. Note on valuation: Actual expenditure varies with pupil numbers, menus and commodity markets. The value is an estimate for transparency and reflects ATT-wide demand forecasts and published price mechanisms. This notice is being published after contract commencement due to an administrative oversight during a staffing transition. The delay was not intentional and occurred while responsibilities were being reassigned. The contracting authority has taken steps to strengthen internal controls to ensure timely publication of future notices.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may allow for modifications in response to changes in food supply requirements, government nutritional guidelines, or sustainability initiatives. This could include the introduction of new product lines, adjustments in delivery schedules, or enhancements in service levels to better meet the needs of the 21 academies. Further flexibility may be incorporated to accommodate fluctuations in demand, such as increased student numbers, menu changes, or unforeseen circumstances affecting supply chains. Any such adjustments will be managed within the scope of the contract and in line with agreed terms.

Renewal: The contract may include options for extension beyond the initial contract period, subject to supplier performance, continued value for money, and the evolving needs of the Academy Transformation Trust. Any potential extensions will be exercised at the trust's discretion and in accordance with procurement regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082918-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Academy Transformation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Postcode
B73 6AZ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Sutton Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Sutton Coldfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED

Further Information

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