Planning

Invitation to Tender for Provision of Catering Services (Framework Agreement) at Pendle Education Trust

PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 09:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A procurement process initiated by Pendle Education Trust, located in Nelson, UK, focuses on the provision of catering services across its five academies. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, as of January 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically school catering services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key dates include site visits in early February and a provisional bid submission deadline of 3rd April 2026. The successful bidder will enter into a framework agreement starting on 1st September 2026, with the potential for renewal until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for catering businesses, particularly those capable of catering to multiple educational institutions. Opportunities exist for both small and medium enterprises as the tender is designed to not exclude smaller participants. Companies with experience in educational catering within the UK, particularly around the Nelson area, will find this project beneficial for long-term growth and relationship building. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to secure a foothold in the educational catering sector and expand their service portfolio through a structured framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Provision of Catering Services (Framework Agreement) at Pendle Education Trust

Notice Description

Pendle Educational Trust & Red Box Consultancy Services are seeking proposals from Catering Services providers to deliver school meals across five academies. The service is currently outsourced to a third party supplier. The schools involved are: Castercliff Primary Academy- BB9 8JJ- NOR- 383 Casterton Primary Academy- BB10 2PZ- NOR- 301 Pendle Primary Academy- BB9 5AW- NOR- 413 Colne Primet Academy - BB8 8JF- NOR- 855 West Craven High School- BB18 5TB- NOR- 552 Red Box CS will use their Tender Portal to manage the process, please log in to view a detailed timeline & key documents. Contact Louise Bullman at Red Box for should you need Portal access. ls@redboxcs.com https://redboxportal.com/ Key Dates: ITT release- Late Jan 2026 Contractor site visits- 2nd, 3rd & 6th Feb 26- by invitation only Provisional date - Deadline for bid submission- 3rd April 2026 Provisional date - Shortlisting- 14th April 2026 Provisional date- Presentations- 21st April 2026 Award of contract- Early May 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004180-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Louise Bullman
Contact Email
ls@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7YT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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