Tender

Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire - Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd

INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire" is spearheaded by INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification in the UK. This live tender seeks to provide school catering services across nine schools in Uttoxeter and surrounding regions, categorised within the school catering services industry (CPV 55524000). The procurement method is an Open procedure, currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 30th March 2026. The contract's value is estimated at £2,800,000 (up to £3,000,000 gross) and is structured under a framework agreement with the possibility for reopening competition. Key milestones include the award period ending on 8th May 2026 and contract commencement on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2029, with potential renewal based on performance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in delivering large-scale school meal services. Due to its nature as an Open procedure, it invites a wide range of competitors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that qualify. The emphasis on criteria such as price, social value, and service delivery allows companies that can competitively innovate in food sourcing and delivery to stand out. The contract carries the promise of steady business across multiple years with the certainty of a sizeable procurement value, making it attractive for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the educational catering market.

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Notice Title

Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire - Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd

Notice Description

School Catering contract for 9 Schools in Uttoxeter and surrounding areas for the Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum of 2 years dependent on satisfactory performance during the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06537e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013243-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Fergus Small
Contact Email
fergus.small@scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk
Contact Phone
07967 968036

Buyer Location

Locality
UTTOXETER
Postcode
ST14 8DU
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

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