Planning

Catering Services

ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orchard Community Trust involves a planned tender for "Catering Services" aimed at providing catering services and supplies across the Trust's schools. Categorised under "Canteen and catering services" (industry code 55500000), this procurement is currently in the planning stage. The tendering process involves a selective procurement method under an existing framework, with the contract expected to commence on 13th April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029 with the possibility of renewal, potentially extending to a maximum extent date of 31st March 2031. The locations for service delivery include various regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the catering and food service industry, particularly those capable of servicing multiple regions in the UK and interested in long-term contracts. The fact that this procurement is competitive and designed as an award under a framework could provide an advantageous opening for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to fulfil large-scale service contracts. Businesses specialising in providing quality catering solutions aligned with educational needs, efficiency in service delivery, and those with capabilities to expand their operations across various geographical locations, stand to benefit most from competing in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of catering services and supplies within our schools across the Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084696-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST
Additional Buyers

M Y A CONSULTING LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.pickford@mya-consulting.co.uk, procurement@orchardct.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST6 6JZ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Hollington
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

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