Tender

All Saints Schools Trust - Catering Services

ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

All Saints Schools Trust, a public authority operating under the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is currently seeking bids for a contract to provide comprehensive school catering services across its various sites. The tender process, managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, is in the active stage with submissions accepted via a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 23rd January 2026. The tender covers a range of services for the academic year 2025/26, with a projected contract start date of 1st September 2026. The procurement process is governed by the legislation found in UKPGA 2023/54, with the main procurement category identified as services within the school catering services sector (CPV code 55524000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational catering services to expand their operations and establish a partnership with a reputable educational trust. Given the large-scale operation involving 1656 pupils, including those entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals and Free School Meals, companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative catering solutions are well-suited to compete. The Trust values creativity and modernisation in service delivery, making this an ideal opportunity for caterers who can demonstrate new menu ideas and initiatives. The contract, valued at approximately £2,289,325 GBP, includes an initial three-year term with potential extensions, providing substantial business growth and stability for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

All Saints Schools Trust - Catering Services

Notice Description

All Saints Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The services at the Trust are a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently 1656 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 585 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 327 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the catering team (x 7) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084763-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£2,289,325 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,289,325 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-12-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
Additional Buyers

MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Maria Robinson
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+441256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP13 8HD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Norden
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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