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Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 16:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for catering services at Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust located in Birmingham, UKG31, has reached the award stage, with an official contract start date of 1st August 2026. The trust appointed Edwards and Ward as the supplier for this three-year contract, which includes an option for extension by up to two additional years. The process utilised an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure targeting the school catering services industry, classified under CPV 55524000. The contract, valued at £786,420, was confirmed with a signature date scheduled for 2nd June 2026. The buying organisation, Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, aims to enhance its catering services with this tender, incorporating aspects like breakfast, lunch, and various hospitality services, while also ensuring compliance with TUPE regulations for staff transitions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the catering sector which are capable of providing comprehensive food services. Companies adept in managing school catering services and addressing the logistical challenges, especially those familiar with competitive procedures, are well-positioned to benefit. With an emphasis on quality and operational response constituting 85% of the award criteria, businesses that can deliver high-quality service and demonstrate robust operational capabilities have an advantageous position to succeed in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

At Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, Staff believe in showing children that they can overcome any obstacle in their lives to go on and become something truly great. The Trust firmly believe that the biggest barriers in life are the ones we place on ourselves, and it is our job to inspire children to think big and aim high. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d226
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£786,420 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£786,420 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£786,420 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B28 9PP
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Hall Green North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edwards and Ward

Further Information

Notice Documents

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