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The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

The Moorlands Primary Federation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 May 2026 at 11:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Moorlands Primary Federation, a multi-academy trust consisting of ten rural primary schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands, has completed the procurement process for its catering services. The contract, awarded to Edwards and Ward, will commence on 1st August 2026 and last for three years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. This procurement was conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the contract was awarded under a 'light touch' regime, covered by the GPA and CPTPP agreements. The award phase was completed on 26th May 2026, and the total contract value is £824,970. The catering services will include breakfast, morning breaks, lunch, and additional hospitality needs in compliance with TUPE regulations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations in educational settings. As the process involved a multi-stage tender with an emphasis on quality, businesses with robust operational capabilities and competitive pricing strategies stand out as ideal candidates. The inclusion of current catering staff into the organisation’s framework through the Local Government Pension Scheme further underscores the business benefits of engaging with a public sector entity like The Moorlands Primary Federation. Overall, this contract promises stability and growth potential for suitable suppliers looking to expand their educational sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of ten small, happy and rural primary Schools within the Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas. 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-05eccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048652-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£824,970 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£824,970 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£824,970 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£824,970 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Moorlands Primary Federation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST10 2BA
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Churnet
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edwards and Ward

Further Information

Notice Documents

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