Planning

Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Elevate MAT Schools

ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 08:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Elevate Multi Academy Trust, is currently in the planning stage for a framework agreement aimed at securing a catering services partner for its 18 schools. This initiative seeks to transition from on-site cooking across the schools to a centralised hub-cooking structure, with the new system expected to be operational by the end of the first contract year. The process follows an open procurement method, with a tender notice scheduled to go live in early June 2026. Interested parties will have the opportunity to visit the sites and engage in discussions between 6th and 10th July 2026. All tenders must be submitted by 8th September 2026, following which evaluations and site visits will occur, leading into the anticipated contract start on 1st September 2027, with a potential duration of up to 10 years. The contract pertains to school catering services within the Yorkshire and Humber region, classified under CPV code 55524000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in large-scale catering and service delivery with capacity for logistical management of a centralised kitchen. Firms that can effectively manage change processes and offer innovative solutions for operational efficiencies will be well-positioned to compete. The possibility of extending the framework to include additional schools as the trust grows allows for significant expansion within the contract period. Additionally, investment in kitchen facilities to accommodate the centralised model could yield long-term returns, appealing to businesses ready to engage in partnership development with sub-central government entities. Interested parties should liaise with Red Box Consultancy Services for further information and registration details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Elevate MAT Schools

Notice Description

Catering Procurement Process for September 2027. Elevate MAT are an 18 School Multi Academy Trust. The Scope for Procurement is for a Contract Catering Partner delivery of services across all Trust Schools. The Procurement will be looking at supporting change management. The Trust plan to move from the status quo cook-on-site at most of their schools, towards a hub-cooking centralised and delivered out structure, across all Academy schools. Their vision is to move to the hub delivery by the close of Year 1 contract year. Invitation to Tender Documents will ask for bidders to present costings based on the status quo, and additionally alternative proposals to review all operational efficiencies and present costings for the hub delivery with timescales. Tender notice will go live early June 2026 with site visit opportunity for all interested parties 6th-10th July 2026 across the 18 schools. This will be a Trust-led walk around and contractors will be able to discuss with representatives in an open forum. The Tender deadline will be close of the Summer holiday period, with evaluation and reference site visits in September 2026. The long lead time to mobilisation, will enable the awarded contracting partner, to fully understand the services and agreement ahead of contract start. Any interested parties are welcome to contact Red Box Consultancy Services to discuss the upcoming opportunity. The Framework will be established to enable additional schools to join the contract at a later date as the Trust grows and develops throughout the contract term. Potential investment required in facilities to enable the changes to occur. Overall, the Trust are looking to create efficient, compliant catering services through hub production. Potential for extended tenure of the contract between 5-10 years for the investment and service model to be effective.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Where investment requires extended tenure of the contract. Where change management requires longer tenure of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041751-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THIRSK
Postcode
YO7 3SF
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041751-2026
    7th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.redboxportal.com/dashboard
    Documents will be made available early in June 2026- in preparation for participation, please contact admin@redboxcs.com and request access to register for the portal. This will involve uploading verified SQ documentation to allow participation. The portal is open to all potentially interested parties. All submissions and documents will be held through www.redboxportal.com If you are interested in participation, Red Box Consultancy welcome initial discussion around the opportunity prior to tender commencing.

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