Tender

Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender

THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The CAM Academy Trust, based in Cambridge, UK, is seeking to procure catering services for Comberton Village College. The trust has initiated a tender process for "Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender," which falls under the school catering services industry. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key dates being an expression of interest deadline on 13th March 2026, and the award period concluding on 15th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and has a duration of three years, with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, and involves multiple stages, including pre-selection and interviews with the top contenders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering service providers, particularly those that can offer high-quality and innovative school catering solutions. The emphasis on operational quality, weighted at 85% of the evaluation criteria, suggests that businesses with strong operational capabilities and experience in educational settings will be well-positioned to compete. The tender is suitable for SMEs, fostering opportunities for smaller businesses to grow by forming partnerships within the educational sector. Since TUPE regulations apply, firms with experience in managing such transitions could have an added advantage. The location in Cambridge also offers strategic advantages for providers based in or willing to expand into the UK education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Comberton's overriding aim is for Students to become 'caring, confident and capable'. The School's Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton's only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences. The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-School-catering-services./CJAV795P79 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/CJAV795P79

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064db5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012335-2026
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
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,872,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks 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
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operations@invictuspartnership.com
Contact Phone
+442081332224

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB23 6FR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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