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The Talentum Learning Trust Catering Tender

The Talentum Learning Trust (Secondary Acct: RM&C)

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28 May 2025 at 12:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Talentum Learning Trust is currently in the tender stage for its catering contracts across ten schools, initiating a competitive process under the legal framework of the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The trust, located in Leek, Staffordshire, is looking to appoint a service provider to commence the contract from 1st January 2026, with additional schools joining from 1st April 2026. The industry category centres on school catering services, classified under CPV code 55524000, and spans regions within the United Kingdom. Interested businesses must submit their expressions of interest by 8th July 2025, with the tender award expected by 17th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in catering services and looking to expand their presence in the educational sector across multiple locations. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, inviting up to five companies for interview following the initial scoring stage, provided at least five meet the criteria. Businesses with a track record in school catering and a capacity to service multiple locations will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract set for a period of up to five years and the possibility for renewal, successful bidders could secure long-term opportunities subject to satisfactory performance. SMEs are encouraged to apply, ensuring diverse competition and participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Talentum Learning Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

TTLT is putting the catering contracts out to tender in 10 of its schools with a contract start date of 1st January 2026 and 1st April 2026 for the first schools. You will be bidding for all 10 schools as one Lot in this Tender, and the Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028057-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Talentum Learning Trust (Secondary Acct: RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEK
Postcode
ST13 8NP
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Leek West
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Further Information

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