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Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services

Great Learners Trust

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12 Jun 2025 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Learners Trust, headquartered in Buckinghamshire, is seeking to procure catering services across 11 primary schools under their management. The tender, titled "Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services," falls within the 'School catering services' industry category and involves services within the UK. The procurement method is open, with the procedure being an 'Open procedure' type, ensuring an inclusive bidding process. The current tender stage, announced on 12th June 2025, provides opportunities to submit inquiries until 30th June 2025, with the tender itself closing on 7th July 2025 at 10:00 AM BST. The contract is valued at £1,771,850, set to commence on 19th February 2026, lasting for three years, with possible extensions up to 2031.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services that can enhance and innovate within educational environments. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its consideration for corporate social responsibility and customer experience. The potential for facility upgrades and continual improvement of dining services presents growth prospects for businesses that can propose innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Furthermore, the awarded contract provides a stable long-term engagement, with opportunities to expand through potential contract extensions based on performance and mutual agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Great Learners Trust Contract for Catering Services

Notice Description

The Great Learners Trust is based in Buckinghamshire. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 11 primary schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 19th February 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years. The Client 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032065-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,771,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,771,850 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2029 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
Great Learners Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT MISSENDEN
Postcode
HP16 0AZ
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
The Missendens
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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