Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender

TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 11:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tapestry Learning Partnership, a buyer formed through the merger of two multi-academy trusts, has initiated a competitive tender process for the provision of catering services across its network of schools located in Nottingham, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11 September 2026. The contract for these school catering services, which is valued at £6,750,000, will commence on 1 August 2027 and will last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The selected procurement method is an open, multi-stage tender involving a pre-qualification questionnaire followed by initial and subsequent shortlisting stages, concluding with a presentation from top-scoring bidders. This process is covered under public procurement regulations and accommodates TUPE regulations concerning the transfer of existing staff.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those experienced in large-scale operations and equipped to manage various service aspects, such as breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services within school settings. The procurement is inclusive of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enhancing opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. With an emphasis on quality service provision, as reflected in the high weighting for operational response in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate robust service delivery capabilities and innovation in catering will likely find this tender highly suitable. Engaging in this process could not only expand a supplier’s client base but also bolster their portfolio within the public-sector education market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender

Notice Description

Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student. 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 breakfast, morning break, 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 01 August 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-catering-services./D472GU9A2V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V

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-06e015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075709-2026
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
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 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
TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Additional Buyers

INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 7AR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e015-2026-08-10T12:51:04+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-10T12:51:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e015",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PYTC-5264-WRRN",
            "name": "Tapestry Learning Partnership",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PYTC-5264-WRRN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sherwood Rise, Nottingham Road",
                "locality": "Nottingham",
                "postalCode": "NG7 7AR",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "operations@invictuspartnership.com",
                "telephone": "+442081332224"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGGP-8622-HHRX",
            "name": "Invictus Partnership Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGGP-8622-HHRX"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2H 9JQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "operations@invictuspartnership.com",
                "telephone": "+442081332224"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Procurement Consultancy"
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PYTC-5264-WRRN",
        "name": "Tapestry Learning Partnership"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e015",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender",
        "description": "Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student. 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 breakfast, morning break, 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 01 August 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-catering-services./D472GU9A2V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "55524000",
                        "description": "School catering services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKF1",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 6750000,
            "amount": 6750000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "features": "This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage."
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA",
            "CPTPP"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-09-11T12:00:00+01:00",
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-09-11T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2027-03-15T23:59:59+00:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 6750000,
                    "amount": 6750000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Financial Response",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 15,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Operational Response",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 85,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2032-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "075709-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075709-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-08-10T12:51:04+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}