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The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services

THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Propeller Academy Trust, located in Wantage, UK, is inviting tenders for their school catering services under the procurement title "The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services." This opportunity is within the services industry category, focusing on school catering services, with an overall contract value of £859,525. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the expression of interest deadline is set for 16th April 2026. This competitive flexible procedure follows a selective procurement method and is conducted by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. Notably, this process includes submission stages such as the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender, aiming to eventually shortlist three suppliers for presentation and award stages. The main activities will occur at schools within the UKJ14 region, aiming for a start date of 15th February 2027.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those capable of offering innovative menu ideas and service improvements. Firms with experience in managing catering services in educational establishments, especially those adhering to the Light Touch Regime, are well-suited to compete. The potential for contract extensions and the focus on service innovation present further opportunities for businesses to enhance operational efficiency and reputation. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to establish a prominent position in the specialised catering market and build long-term relationships with a public authority sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services

Notice Description

The Propeller Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The Propeller Trust is dedicated to supporting young people with special needs The services at the Trust schools are a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the relevant schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at the relevant sites as per the MoI. Across the Trust there are currently 323 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 26 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 101 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the catering team 4 are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020718-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£429,762 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£429,762 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-03-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WANTAGE
Postcode
OX12 9ET
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Wantage & Grove Brook
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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