Tender

Success Academy Trust _ Leicestershire

SUCCESS ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 09:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Success Academy Trust in Leicestershire is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to select a catering partner for the provision of high-quality school meals across its Trust. With the title "Success Academy Trust _ Leicestershire," this opportunity falls under the public undertaking category within the school meals industry. Potential bidders are encouraged to participate in this open procurement method, with submissions accepted electronically in English until the tender period ends on 13 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The enquiry period concludes on 5 February 2026, providing businesses ample time to pose questions and seek clarification on the tender requirements. This contract presents an opportunity for a catering business to establish collaboration starting from 1 August 2026, renewable for up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses focused on providing fresh, nutritious meals and who align well with the Trust's values of pupil wellbeing and educational enrichment. Companies that excel in delivering quality, integrity, and strong financial management are particularly well-suited to compete. Success Academy Trust seeks a partner that can innovate and integrate with school communities, supporting enriching dining experiences and contributing to educational initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are eligible to bid, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their footprint in school meal services. The contract's substantial value of £710,400 gross over three years makes this a lucrative opportunity for businesses dedicated to positive impacts on children's health and education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Success Academy Trust _ Leicestershire

Notice Description

Success Academy Trust invites suitably experienced and values?driven catering organisations to tender for the provision of high?quality school meals across the Trust. This contract represents a significant opportunity to partner with a forward?thinking Multi?Academy Trust that places pupil wellbeing, educational enrichment, and community engagement at the centre of its mission. The Trust is committed to ensuring that every pupil has access to fresh, nutritious, and appealing meals that support healthy development and contribute positively to their daily school experience. We are therefore seeking a catering partner capable of delivering a consistently high?quality service that pupils genuinely enjoy, and which reflects the Trust's ambition for excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful provider will demonstrate a clear commitment to: * Fresh, wholesome food prepared daily, with menus that are balanced, seasonal, and aligned with national nutritional standards. * A vibrant and engaging dining experience that encourages pupils to eat well, try new foods, and develop positive lifelong eating habits. Strong alignment with the Trust's values, ensuring that pupils' best interests are placed at the heart of all operational and strategic decisions. * Becoming an integral part of each school community, contributing to wider educational, wellbeing, and enrichment initiatives. * Operational resilience, transparency, and continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains reliable, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of pupils, staff, and families. Success Academy Trust is looking for a partner who will work collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, and pupils to create a dining culture that is warm, inclusive, and aspirational. The Trust expects bidders to demonstrate not only technical competence and financial robustness, but also a genuine passion for improving children's lives through high?quality food and exceptional service. This tender process seeks to identify a long?term partner who will bring innovation, energy, and integrity to the catering provision, and who will play a meaningful role in shaping the Trust's vision for healthy, thriving school communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fefd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000150-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£592,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£592,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
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
SUCCESS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business@halbrook.leics.sch.uk
Contact Phone
01455 637 266

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE9 6PT
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Broughton Astley-Primethorpe & Sutton
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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