Tender

Greensand Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

GREENSAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greensand Multi Academy Trust, operating within Surrey and West Sussex, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking catering services for its ten schools comprising 4,202 students and 750 staff members. The tender, titled "Greensand Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. Located in Reigate, United Kingdom, the procurement method is an open competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27th March 2026, and the award period ending on 25th May 2026. This procurement, valued at £5,737,820, will establish a contract from September 2026 to September 2029, with scope for renewal, focusing on innovative food concepts meeting diverse dietary needs.

Businesses specialising in innovative catering solutions, sustainable food practices, and those with capabilities for large-scale service provision are well-positioned to compete for this tender. The successful contractor will provide guaranteed performance with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients, aligning with the Trust's values of healthy eating and sustainability. Opportunities for business growth include inward capital investment proposals, reviewing existing services, and implementing new food concepts to suit a varied student population. The Trust welcomes creative approaches towards apprenticeships and work experience, making this tender an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in educational sector catering services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greensand Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is a ten-school medium sized Trust operating within the Surrey and West Sussex Local Authorities.The Trust has used Twelve15 for its catering since conversion. The Trust had served notice on Twelve15 even before they had announced a reduction in their operations. The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 4,202 students on roll and approximately 750 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. 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 September 2026 to September 2029 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the schools within Greensand Multi Academy Trust for the duration of this contract. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which currently includes lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free school meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. In the case of Reigate School, the catering offer is limited at breakfast, but at full capacity at lunch and breaktimes. Whilst the school prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Greensand Academy Trust expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of healthy eating and sustainability. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. Much time therefore, is spent reviewing and planning schemes of work to ensure that they are differentiated to meet the needs of all students. As a result, the Trust is enthusiastic regarding work experience and apprenticeship proposals and would welcome the input of the successful contractor. As a Trust who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding inward capital investment as part of the contractor's tender submission would be welcomed. The Trust would wish for the contractor to look at making this investment within the existing dining area. Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. See SQ Document for more information For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Reigate:-School-catering-services./NM86U4Y5N2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/NM86U4Y5N2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083028-2025
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
Not specified
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
£5,737,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,737,820 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
GREENSAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 7NT
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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