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Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

Central Learning Partnership Trust

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 10:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Learning Partnership Trust, a prominent Multi-Academy Trust, has initiated a tender process for catering services across its sixteen schools situated in Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. This tender is in the 'tender' stage, inviting providers for the provision of school catering services, including lunch and hospitality requirements. The process, managed by the Invictus Partnership Limited, follows an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 19 June 2026 and an award date by 26 October 2026. The contract, valued at £2,283,342, is expected to commence on 15 February 2027 for a duration of three years, with a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept at servicing educational institutions. Businesses with experience in managing TUPE regulations and Local Government Pension Scheme arrangements would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement's multi-stage nature encourages competitive participation, opening pathways for growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public educational sector. The allowance for SMEs suggests a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the catering industry.

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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 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.

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-06922a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041389-2026
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
£2,283,342 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,283,342 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 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
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
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
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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