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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Three Spires Trust is currently in the tender stage for a catering contract, which involves services for three schools in Wolverhampton. The industry category is school catering services, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000. The procurement process uses a selective method under UK legislation 2023/54 and is managed through a competitive flexible procedure. Businesses interested in participating must submit their expression of interest by 4th September 2026, with the contract expected to be awarded by 1st February 2027 and commencing on 1st April 2027. The contract duration is set until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions until 2032.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. The process includes a qualification stage where suppliers' business profiles, references, and technical capabilities are evaluated, highlighting the importance of a robust portfolio. This is a two-stage process aimed at identifying suppliers with the best quality and competitive pricing, thus opening doors for SMEs to secure a foothold in the public sector. Suitable businesses will benefit from a substantial contract value and the possibility of future extensions if both parties agree. This presents a lucrative growth opportunity for enterprising catering businesses looking to expand within the educational sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Catering Contract Three Spires Trust (Wolverhampton)

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a single supplier to provide catering to three of its schools in Wolverhampton. Two secondary schools and one primary school. The Trust reserves the right to add other schools currently in the Trust and for any new schools joining the Trust to the contract should it be required. The successful supplier will be required to gain admitted body status to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be 2 x 12 month extensions available should both parties agree in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070747-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
THREE SPIRES TRUST
Additional Buyers

ACADEMY CONSULTANCY EXPERT ADVICE LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0BF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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