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Catering Services for the Orchard Community Trust

Orchard Community Trust

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05 Jan 2026 at 19:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orchard Community Trust is currently in the tender stage for the provision of catering services across its seven schools, which consist of both primary and all-through special needs institutions. This procurement process is being managed by MYA Consulting Ltd on behalf of the Trust. With a total contract value of GBP 5,700,000 and a main focus on school catering services, this open procedure is aimed at experienced providers within the service industry category. The tender submission deadline is scheduled for 4th February 2026, whereas the contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026, running until 13th April 2029, with possible extensions based on performance. The opportunity falls within the UKG region, specifically around Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in school catering services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate robust financial health, operational capability, and previous experience in delivering similar services. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet stringent selection criteria, including legal capacity and adherence to food safety regulations, while showcasing capabilities in menu planning, staffing, and consistent service delivery. Bidders are expected to submit comprehensive price and technical quality proposals that will be evaluated on criteria reflecting commercial deliverability and technical innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Services for the Orchard Community Trust

Notice Description

The outsourced provision of catering services to the seven schools in the trust - 5 of which are primary's and 2 of which are all through special needs schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on quality and consistency of performance over the initial term and entirely at the clients discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000488-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 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
Orchard Community Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST6 6JZ
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Great Chell & Packmoor
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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