Tender

3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The 3-18 Education Trust, a multi-academy trust in Shropshire, is currently in the tender stage of procuring catering services. The tender, titled "3-18 Education Trust Tender for Catering Services," falls under the school catering services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure, indicative of a transparent and competitive bidding environment. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 24th November 2025 and the contract award date set for 1st August 2026. The anticipated contract value is approximately GBP 5,149,310, with the service provision starting from August 2026 for a duration of three years, extendable by up to two additional years based on performance metrics.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering companies specialising in school services to engage with a network of ten schools, including primary, secondary, and an all-through school. Businesses focused on innovation, customer experience, and enhancing dining facilities will find this contract particularly appealing due to the scope for investment in current facilities and potential long-term collaboration based on key performance evaluations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, provided they can demonstrate capabilities in areas such as food quality, variety, and community engagement. This opportunity allows businesses to grow their profile within the educational catering sector while contributing to the nourishing school environments.

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Notice Title

3-18 Education Trust TEnder for Catering Services

Notice Description

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire. The Trust is seeking a catering contractor to provide catering services to 10 schools (4 x Secondary, 5 x Primary and 1 x All Through School). The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st August 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. The Trust 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

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067578-2025
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
£5,149,310 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,149,310 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
01691 664234

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 9EE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Meole
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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