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Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust - Catering Services Tender

SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust has initiated a tender process to secure catering services for its network of primary schools. Located in Shropshire, this public authority aims to enhance its educational offerings with high-quality catering solutions. The tender is open under a competitive flexible procedure, with an expression of interest deadline set for 1st May 2026. The procurement involves a multi-stage process, starting with a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ), leading to further shortlisting stages, and concluding with an award period ending on 19th October 2026. The contract is valued at £905,700 and is set to commence on 15th February 2027, lasting for three years with an option to extend by two additional years.

This tender presents a fertile ground for businesses in the catering industry to expand their services within the educational sector. Particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in school catering, this opportunity requires providers to manage all aspects of school meals including breakfast, lunch, and special hospitality events. Given the emphasis on quality, businesses with robust operational capabilities and experience in handling TUPE transfers will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The process adheres to light touch regimes and involves compliance with TUPE regulations, further signalling an opportunity for enterprises dedicated to delivering superior services and aligning with best practices in workforce management. This tender is an ideal prospect for businesses aiming to grow through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust (SCEAT) is a joint partnership between Hereford Diocese and Lichfield Diocese. Incorporated in July 2024, with the founding group of eight primary Schools joining in the Spring term 2025, the Trust's vision is to provide high quality, fully inclusive learning opportunities to children across the early years and primary age ranges. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, 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 15 February 2027. 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shropshire:-School-catering-services./W6N7673K64 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W6N7673K64

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-066d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024613-2026
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
£905,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£905,700 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 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
SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
WV15 5EQ
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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