Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of Schools Catering Services
Notice Description
Provision of school meals and additional catering services at Lift Schools , in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements , good practice guidelines and to provide good quality, nutritious meals at an affordable price.The service will be an integral part of the school day where pupils will be able to take a nourishing meal in a pleasant and orderly environment which aids in curriculum attainment.
Lot Information
North Region
Schools in our North region as described in Tender documents
Renewal: 1 Plus 1
Southwest RegionSchools in our Southwest region as described in Tender documents
Renewal: 1 Plus 1
Midlands RegionSchools in our Midlands region as described in Tender documents
Renewal: 1 Plus 1
London & SouthSchools in our London & South region as described in Tender documents
Renewal: 1 Plus 1
East RegionSchools in our East region as described in Tender documents
Renewal: 1 Plus 1
Planning Information
In late September/Early October 2025 The Trust will be dedicating 3 free to attend regional events - London, South West and The Midlands. This will be a Presentation from Lift , an open forum and a series of 15 minute 1-2-1 slots for each supplier with a Lift Schools team member. We aim to involve some of our primary & secondary educators in each area where we hold the event. We would like our wider educational team to be part of the vision as we present to and speak with suppliers. We are aiming for these events to be a proactive approach to building collaborative ,transparent and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers in the catering industry. If you would like to be invited to one of these regional events please indicate via correspondence on the Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal before Friday 19th September 2025 the following; Company Name(s) of attendees Region Preferred Y/N for 1-2-1 slot
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058ac5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000405-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, 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
- 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
- £95,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 18 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- 2033-01-05
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Contact Name
- Andrea Weed
- Contact Email
- procurement@liftschools.org
- Contact Phone
- 07831136229
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- W12 7TF
- Post Town
- West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Electoral Ward
- White City
- Westminster Constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000405-2026
5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049940-2025
19th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
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