Tender

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender

SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 18:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender" is being facilitated by Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, located in North Hykeham, Lincoln. The tender aims to secure catering services for the Academy, classified under "School catering services" (CPV: 55524000). The process is currently at the Tender stage, initiated on 20th March 2026. The tender offers a competitive flexible procedure with an end date for submissions set for 24th July 2026. Key contacts include Neil Cook, who can be reached via tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk or telephone at 01276 673896. The three-year contract commencing on 1st January 2027 is open to extension until 31st December 2031. The total estimated value of the procurement is £1,940,000.

This opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale operations suitable for educational institutions like the Academy, which has a pupil roll expected to grow. Businesses that provide innovative meal solutions and efficient dining management would find this tender especially advantageous. Companies that are registered as SMEs are suitably encouraged to apply, given the contract conditions favour such entities. Successful bidders will have the chance to showcase their services to a community-focused educational environment, reinforcing their brand presence and securing long-term partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (SRPA). Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is an 11 - 18 comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. The Academy provides rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom resulting in a great education. Our school is very special for many reasons. We have fantastic staff, who inspire and support students to succeed, and our ethos provides a calm and caring learning environment which you can feel as you walk around the Academy. We place strong emphasis on community values and believe every student is an individual. We believe it is crucial to celebrate everyone's successes and varied talents. The Academy pupil roll is expected to increase during the term of this contract. The contract will commence on 1 January 2027 for an initial period of three years, ending on 31 December 2029, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements. There are currently circa 1310 pupils, including 114 in Sixth form from September 2025 and currently 259 pupils are eligible for Free School Meals. There is indoor seating in the main dining area for circa 243 pupils, with an ancillary seating area of 160 for pupils having cold meals or packed lunches. The School currently has two outside food pods with canopy covered seating for circa 288 pupils, but there is outside space to seat circa 1000 if required. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+2 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026004-2026
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
£1,940,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,940,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 9AF
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Hykeham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

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