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5 Dimensions Trust Catering Tender

5 Dimensions Trust (RM&C)

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The 5 Dimensions Trust, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is seeking competitive bids for its catering contracts covering all its schools. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves a competitive flexible procedure with an expression of interest deadline set for 17th February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services, with operations based in Milton Keynes, UK. The selected company will manage the schools as a single lot, beginning 1st August 2026, with potential renewal after three years dependent on performance.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in providing school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with submission guidelines outlined clearly in the tender documents. Bidders must complete the necessary documentation and can submit digitally. The competitive nature of the tender encourages businesses to leverage high-quality service offerings to win the contract, paving the way for growth in the public sector education supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5 Dimensions Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

5 Dimensions Trust is putting its catering contracts out to tender in its school with a contract start date of 1st August 2026. You will be bidding for all the Schools as one Lot and the Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06012d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001145-2026
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
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 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
5 Dimensions Trust (RM&C)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK8 0PT
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Loughton & Shenley
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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