Tender

S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender

S4S CLUSTER 12 ~ CATERING TENDER

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The S4S Cluster 12 catering tender represents an active procurement opportunity managed by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S), focusing on the provision of catering services across three schools in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Classified under the public authority sub-central government category, the tender process is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 9th January 2026. The contract is designed for an initial three-year term beginning on 2nd April 2026, with a possible extension of two additional years. Interested suppliers must demonstrate expertise in delivering school catering services, with the ability to serve multiple primary schools in the region effectively.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the school catering services sector, particularly those with experience in managing large catering contracts for educational institutions. The competitive flexible procurement procedure allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, enhancing their potential for growth by establishing strong operational bases in the West Midlands. Additionally, the contract’s performance-based incentives and potential profit share arrangements present an attractive proposition for experienced contractors looking to expand their portfolio and build long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). This is a Lotted tender process for three Schools. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 12. Lot 1 Claregate Primary School, Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV 6 9JU https://www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk/ Lot 2 Christ Church Federation, comprising: Christ Church CE (VC) Infant School & Nursery, Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EL Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG https://www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all three Schools as one contract, however, there is the option for each Lot to award their contract individually. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 02 April 2026 and concluding on 01 April 2029, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./W2VBFGU747 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W2VBFGU747

Lot Information

Claregate Primary School

Please see PSQ document for more information.

Renewal: 3+!+! Please see PSQ document for more information.

Christ Church Federation

Please see PSQ Document for more information

Renewal: 3+1+1 Please see PSQ document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064699-2025
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
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
£1,044,440 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,044,440 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
S4S CLUSTER 12 ~ CATERING TENDER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV6 8LG
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Tettenhall Wightwick
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

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