Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Provision of Schools Catering Services

LIFT SCHOOLS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 16:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Schools Catering Services" by LIFT SCHOOLS, a sub-central government public authority located in London, has been completed with the awarding of contracts. This process, focusing on school catering services, took place under the open procedure method, with significant stages concluding by 29th June 2026. The project encompasses various locations across the UK, divided into five lots, each directed at different regional schools: North, Midlands, Southwest, East, and London & South. The contract, valued at £19 million per lot, is set to commence on 23rd October 2026, with provisions for renewal up to 2033. LIFT SCHOOLS, founded in 2008, operates numerous primary and secondary schools in regions stretching from the Isle of Wight to Yorkshire, emphasising their broad geographical footprint.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for suppliers in the catering sector, particularly those focused on providing nutritious, high-quality school meals. Large-scale providers like Aspens Services Ltd, Caterlink Ltd, and Taylor Shaw have been associated with the bids, suggesting that substantial operational capacity and experience in large-scale school catering are advantageous. The detailed assessment criteria, which weigh charges, quality evaluations, and supplier visits, ensure that only suppliers offering value for money and quality will thrive. Additionally, the renewal options and long-term nature of this contract provide stability and growth potential for successful tenderers, making it a particularly attractive prospect for established catering companies looking to enhance their portfolio within the UK's educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Renewal: 1 Plus 1

Southwest Region

Renewal: 1 Plus 1

Midlands Region

Renewal: 1 Plus 1

London & South

Renewal: 1 Plus 1

East Region

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/060913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIFT SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Aspens Services Ltd

Caterlink Ltd

Taylor Shaw

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...