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Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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06 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender," aimed at providing school catering services. This tender is open through a competitive flexible procedure and specifically pertains to public authority sub-central government operations. The procurement will cover catering services for four schools within the Trust, located in Altrincham, United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £7,919,300 excluding VAT. Critical dates include the enquiry period closing on 6 March 2026, the submission deadline on 8 May 2026, and the award period concluding on 8 June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2029, with an option for renewal.

This tender generates significant business opportunities in the provision of school catering services, ideal for companies specialising in food services with an interest in expanding their educational institution clientele. The competitive nature of the tender requires potential bidders to demonstrate excellence in quality, given that 70% of the evaluation criteria focuses on this aspect, complemented by competitive pricing at 30%. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, which could serve as a substantial avenue to establish or enhance a firm's presence in the educational catering sector. This procurement not only promises to be a source of steady revenue but also aligns with collaborative values, fostering potential partnerships with religious educational institutions across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Four Schools within Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. Contract Value: Annually excluding VAT *St Anselm's College PS327,500 Est. - Sept 27 *St Edward's College - PS525,000 2025/26 - Sept 26 *St Joseph's College - PS351,000 2025/26 - Sep - 26 *De La Salle - PS380,360 Est. Trust Vision and Values: https://laetarecmat.co.uk/Vision-Values MISSION AND VISION DRIVE Our Mission and our Vision of Education will drive the culture and structures of the Laetare CMAT. RESPECT FOR DISTINCTIVENESS We are committed to a governance model, which respects and empowers each school's unique identity and allows the individual charisms of each school's founder to be nurtured. We value both the unity that flows from the common vision and the diversity of its expression in individual schools. We will ask for alignment rather than standardisation. COLLABORATION FOR THE COMMON GOOD The Laetare CMAT is, in its very essence, a collaborative venture. Our academies belong to different Religious Order foundations and a defining principle of the CMAT is that of collaboration. We also recognise our responsibility to work for the Common Good, not just of the academies in the Laetare CMAT, but to the wider family of Religious Order schools so there is mutual benefit. In support of the view that "The work of Catholic Education is essentially and always a work of partnerships", the CMAT is also looking to build bridges of collaboration with local Dioceses and their Catholic Multi Academy Trusts and with the families and communities in the areas served by the Laetare CMAT. 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-Altrincham:-School-catering-services./335H69275Q To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/335H69275Q

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010902-2026
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
£7,919,300 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,919,300 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Craig Bland
Contact Email
craigbland@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
ALTRINCHAM
Postcode
WA15 0HF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Hale Barns & Timperley South
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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