Tender

Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 14:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Learning Partnership Trust, a dynamic multi-academy trust operating across Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire, is inviting tenders for comprehensive catering services within its network of sixteen schools. As part of this public procurement process, the Trust seeks providers to deliver lunch, hospitality, and free issue catering services, with consideration given to the transfer of existing staff under TUPE regulations. The procurement process, initiated on 18th March 2026, includes stages such as PSQ shortlisting, ITT, and presentations, concluding with final awards by 20th July 2026. The contract will commence on 19th October 2026, lasting three years, with a potential extension of two years, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 24th April 2026. This tender falls within the 'School catering services' category, engaging competitive flexible procedures, above threshold, and offers an estimated contract value of £1,026,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those with experience in educational environments. The competitive flexible procedure covers multiple procurement stages, encouraging businesses to showcase their quality and operational capabilities. Firms suited to compete are those that reliably manage large-scale catering and hospitality services, especially those capable of ensuring seamless continuity in staff arrangements under TUPE regulations—an advantageous quality for SMEs. The Trust's commitment to a long-term partnership enhances business stability for successful bidders, fostering growth and expansion possibilities. Engaging with this tender presents a valuable chance for businesses aiming to solidify their market presence in the educational sector and establish strong local connections within the regions served by the Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Central Learning Partnership Trust are a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen Schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. 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 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 19 October 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./E8926783QP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E8926783QP

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-066db1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024645-2026
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
£1,026,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,026,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 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
CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP 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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV11 1RD
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
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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