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St Patrick & St Edmund's Catholic Primary School & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ~ Catering Tender

ST PATRICK & ST EDMUND'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves a tender for catering services at St Patrick & St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, both located in the West Midlands region of the UK. Acting as the buying organisation, these schools are seeking catering services for an initial term of three years, starting from 1st September 2026, with a possible extension of two additional years. The main procurement category is services, focusing on the school catering industry, aimed at enhancing the provision of meals to pupils. This tender is part of a competitive flexible procedure with an open method, and bids are to be submitted by 17th April 2026. Enquiries regarding the tender can be made until 13th February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage.

Opportunities abound for catering businesses that can offer innovative, flexible, and high-quality service solutions. Firms capable of engaging with local communities and who prioritise local produce procurement from the West Midlands within a 25-mile radius stand to benefit significantly. This contract—valued at approximately £189,750 annually—favours enterprises experienced in school catering services and those possessing the ability to maintain high standards while engaging dynamically with school communities. The commitment to utilising the local farming network aligns with the schools' values, opening the door to caterers who are dedicated to sustainability and local sourcing. Suitable candidates may particularly include SMEs poised to scale their operations within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Patrick & St Edmund's Catholic Primary School & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. The annual contract value for the two schools combined is approximately PS189.750 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2026 and concluding 31 August 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of two years by mutual agreement. Overview of St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's & St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is a Nursery to Year 6 primary school located in Birmingham, with nursery pupils attending either half-day or full-day sessions. Currently 42% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 306 pupils on roll including nursery pupils and 43 staff employed on site. The annual contract value is approximately PS105,000. The school currently operates as a two-form entry, although pupil numbers are now in decline. The school is split across two separate sites: one accommodating EYFS and KS1 (Nursery to Year 2), and a second site for KS2 (Years 3-6). All food is prepared in the KS1 kitchen and then transported to the KS2 site for service during the lunch period. The two sites are located approximately 900 metres apart. Overview of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is based in Darlaston in the West Midlands. Currently 40.7% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). The school has approximately 243 pupils on roll including nursery pupils and 26 staff employed on site. The annual contract value is approximately PS84,750. The school has a serving kitchen only and lunches are currently delivered in from another site. This tender seeks to appoint a flexible, proactive, and innovative catering contractor capable of meeting the evolving needs of the school communities. The appointed contractor will be expected to deliver high-quality service standards, maintaining excellence in all aspects of the operation. The new food offer should deliver consistent quality and value, supported by regular engagement with both pupils and parents throughout the contract term. Moving into this new contract period, the school aims to expand both the range of foods and the level of service provision. One key objective is for the successful contractor to maximise the use of the local supply chain and farming network in the West Midlands by sourcing fresh produce -- including bakery products, meat, fruit and vegetables, and dairy -- from suppliers within a 25-mile radius of the schools Working with the local community is central to the school's values, and we wish to ensure that all fresh produce is sourced locally wherever possible. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./9JMCZB5R98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/9JMCZB5R98

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: +2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060895
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004294-2026
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
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
£948,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£948,750 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
ST PATRICK & ST EDMUND'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

ST PATRICK & ST EDMUND’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Contact Name
Simon Quill
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7PA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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