Tender

Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 19:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Embrace Multi Academy Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of an outsourced catering service, aimed at delivering high-quality catering solutions across its schools. This open procedure tender falls under the services category and targets the school catering services industry. Located in Leicester, UK, the Trust expects the contract to commence on 1st August 2026, with a procurement value of £3,000,000, rising to a gross potential of £3,600,000. The tender remains in the active phase with important deadlines, ending the tender period on 26th February 2026, and the awarding expected to conclude by 27th April 2026. The procurement adheres to UK legislation reference 2023/54 and involves the submission through electronic means with English as the main language of communication.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the catering and food service sectors, particularly those with experience in school environments or similar settings. Given that it emphasises quality, sustainability, and effective contract and account management, companies with a robust infrastructure in these areas could significantly benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to apply. The contract offers scope for growth and development through a renewable framework, allowing potential two-year extensions beyond the initial three-year term, thus providing a stable business opportunity for keen caterers ready to meet the specified requirements and quality standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embrace Multi Academy Trust - Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by Embrace Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust"). The proposed contract will be for the provision of Outsourced Catering Service ("the Service") to the Trust. The Trust is seeking a Contractor to provide a high-quality service, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The Contract will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the service requirement. The Contract will start on Saturday 1st August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include additional schools

Renewal: Two further one year extensions (3+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004563-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

Contact Name
Claire Jones, Josie Medforth
Contact Email
claire.jones@phplaw.co.uk, josie.medforth@phplaw.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Fosse Stoney Cove
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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