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Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 May 2026 at 18:36

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, located in Exeter, UK, initiated a tender process for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Service. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically school catering services, and targets an audience in Ireland. The procurement process, managed with an open procedure, involved an enquiry period concluding on 29th March 2026 and a submission deadline of 30th March 2026. Ultimately, no tender submissions were received, leading to the cancellation of the award, as announced on 17th May 2026. The procurement stage had progressed to completion, with a notable legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the catering industry, particularly those focusing on educational settings. With a financial scope of up to £2.4 million, service providers could have expanded their operations while aligning with an institution's educational values. Businesses offering innovative, sustainable catering solutions with robust compliance in dietary needs could have been highly competitive in this process. Although this particular opportunity did not proceed to award due to a lack of submissions, similar future procurements may offer lucrative growth prospects for SMEs in the catering sector who meet stringent quality and operational criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Notice Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust") and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an Outsourced Catering Service (the Service"). The Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, offering a service that is aligned to the vision, values and ethos of the Trust. b. operate a standard approach across schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service with a continuous drive in relation to uptake and participation, which ensures UIFSM and FSM reaches and stays >95%, offering innovative solutions and ideas. c. have appropriate processes and procedures in place for individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements, religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements d. demonstrate a centralised contract management approach, including a robust complaints management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. e. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the Trust in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. f. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision. g. provide signage and marketing for the service. h. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045163-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4NQ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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