Tender

The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Moorlands Primary Federation is seeking providers for its Catering Services Tender, aimed at catering services across ten small primary schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage and operates under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract spans three years starting on 1st August 2026, with the potential to extend for up to two additional years. Key industry categories include school catering services, with the expression of interest deadline set for 9th January 2026. The tender process involves multiple stages including initial shortlisting and a presentation phase, with submissions to be made electronically in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises specialising in school catering services. With a gross contract value of GBP 824,970, businesses well-versed in catering can leverage their expertise in operational excellence and competitive pricing to stand out. The contract involves the application of TUPE regulations, thus offering business growth through enhanced workforce integration and management within the education sector. Interested parties can expect detailed procurement processes, ensuring fair competition and promising significant long-term collaboration opportunities with a public authority buyer.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Stoke-on-Trent:-School-catering-services./87RMY6J3WH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/87RMY6J3WH

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/078855-2025
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
£824,970 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£824,970 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST10 2BA
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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