Notice Information
Notice Title
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender
Notice Description
Mosaic School Learning Trust (MSLT) - a family of 10 schools across Bromley and Kent - is seeking a forward-thinking catering partner to help us deliver on our mission: Achieving Excellence for Every Child, Every Day Our vision is to power inspirational learning, develop curiosity and foster determination to succeed. We now invite bids from catering providers who share this commitment and can partner with us to reflect our values and principles in their services. Mosaic Schools Learning Trust (MSLT) formed in September 2024 combining Connect Schools Academy Trust & Compass Academy Trust to form a new dynamic Trust of ten strongly performing schools across Bromley and Kent. We are now seeking to appoint a single catering contractor to partner with us in order to: * Deliver Healthy, Balanced Menus aligned with government nutrition standards; tailored to diverse dietary needs, including allergies, cultural preferences, and special requirements. * Promote Inspiring & Engaging Experiences through interactive food education--building curiosity, positivity, and lifelong healthy habits. * Champion Sustainability & Equality by sourcing locally, minimising waste, and upholding Mosaic's commitments to Respectful, Resilient, and Resourceful values. * Foster Collaboration with school staff, leadership teams, and families, acting as a positive and accountable member of the Trust community. * Ensure Consistency and Quality across all 10 schools, from menu planning to service delivery and reporting, while accommodating each school's unique character and location. The Trust would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from August 2026 to July 2029 with the options of a 2-year extension and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Trust and its schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with schools for the duration of this contract. 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-West-Wickham:-School-catering-services./53N2YV6Z37 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/53N2YV6Z37
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: +2 Please see PSQ document for more information.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082411-2025
- 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
- £9,628,635 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £9,628,635 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 27 Mar 20263 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
- MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01276 673896
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WEST WICKHAM
- Postcode
- BR4 9DG
- Post Town
- Bromley
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI6 Outer London - South
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI61 Bromley
- Delivery Location
- TLI London
-
- Local Authority
- Bromley
- Electoral Ward
- Hayes & Coney Hall
- Westminster Constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082411-2025
12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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