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All Saints' Academy ~ Catering Tender

ALL SAINTS' ACADEMY

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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 09:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

All Saints’ Academy, located in Cheltenham, UK, is seeking proposals for their Catering Tender through an open procurement method. The tender is in the 'services' industry category and requires a provider for school catering services within the academy. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th January 2027. With a planned contract start date of 1st August 2027 and an end date of 31st July 2030, this three-year contract includes an option to extend by up to two additional years. The academy, known for its excellent facilities and educational environment, looks forward to serving around 1,115 students starting September 2026.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their operations into the Cheltenham area. Companies with experience in providing high-quality catering services, including hospitality and accommodating free issue requirements, are well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £1,815,000, will be awarded based on a criteria weighing quality at 70% and price at 30%. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, aligning with the academy's commitment to fostering growth and excellence in student services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

All Saints' Academy ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for All Saints' Academy. Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority. Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed. We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town of Cheltenham. We are also the top performing Christian non-selective secondary school in Gloucestershire. Pupil numbers have grown to 1115 for the academic year starting September 2026, with 180 being Sixth form pupils, who may not leave site at break or lunchtime. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract offered is three years commencing on 1 August 2027, concluding on 31 July 2030, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years at the discretion of the governing body. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Cheltenham:-School-catering-services./J8HYG238EE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/J8HYG238EE

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070622-2026
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
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,815,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 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
ALL SAINTS' ACADEMY
Additional Buyers

ALL SAINTS’ ACADEMY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 0WH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Springbank
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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