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Virano Managed Service Catering Framework

Virano Frameworks Ltd

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14 Oct 2026 at 16:20

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21 Sep 2026 at 09:53

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Tender

14 Aug 2026 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Virano Frameworks Ltd established a single-supplier framework for managed catering services, primarily for education settings and other eligible public bodies across the UK. It covers school meal provision in primary schools, retail catering in secondary schools, and arrangements spanning mixed primary and secondary estates. Services may include menu development, food and ingredient supply, mobilisation, operational and compliance support, staff training, reporting, performance monitoring, contract management and continuous improvement. Schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges, universities and other educational bodies can use the framework for customer-specific catering requirements. The work is school catering services (CPV 55524000), combining food supply with the management and delivery of catering operations.

The procurement is complete and the framework award has been made to Goosemoor Educatering Ltd. The award was dated 13 October 2026; the framework period runs from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2030. Its estimated value is £20 million excluding VAT (£24 million including VAT). This was an open procedure for a single-supplier framework, with participating authorities able to award call-off contracts directly under its terms without reopening competition. The framework does not guarantee a minimum volume of work. Evaluation weighted quality at 60%, food-pricing methodologies at 25%, managed service fees at 10%, and food-margin and supply-chain transparency at 5%. The quality assessment covered framework management and mobilisation, operating model, food offering, value for money, call-off management, risk and sustainability. Three valid bids were received.

For suppliers aiming to compete for similar education catering work with Virano Frameworks Ltd, credibility rests on delivering managed catering across multiple school sites and a geographical area, with experience of comparable complexity in the education sector. Tenderers had to provide two or three relevant contracts delivered within the preceding three years, or equivalent evidence of technical capability. Strong capability spans menu planning, reliable food and ingredient supply, mobilisation, day-to-day operational management, compliance, training, reporting and measurable service improvement. The evaluation also rewarded a transparent, auditable approach to primary cost-per-plate and rolling-menu pricing, secondary retail pricing and authority margins, and disclosure of food margins, rebates and other supply-chain benefits. Suppliers need robust framework and call-off management, clear performance reporting and capacity to adapt to different school estates, meal volumes and service models. Required insurance cover includes employer’s and public liability, professional indemnity and product liability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virano Managed Service Catering Framework

Notice Description

Virano Frameworks Ltd was seeking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of managed catering services, primarily for education settings and other eligible contracting authorities. The framework is intended to support schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges, universities and other educational bodies with the delivery of compliant, high-quality and value-for-money managed catering services. The framework will cover managed school catering and school meal services, including primary meal provision, secondary retail catering provision and mixed primary/secondary estate arrangements. Services may include menu development, food and ingredient supply, mobilisation, operational management support, compliance support, training, reporting, performance monitoring, contract management and continuous improvement under a managed service model. The framework will be awarded to one supplier only. Future call-off contracts may be awarded to the appointed supplier in accordance with the framework agreement and call-off methodology set out in the procurement documents. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum level of work, value, volume or exclusivity. Call-off contracts must remain within the scope of the framework, specification, pricing methodology and framework terms. The call-off process will be used to confirm customer-specific requirements, apply the approved pricing methodology, agree mobilisation and service-specific details and complete the relevant call-off contract.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The Framework associated Call-Off Contracts may be extended in accordance with their terms. Call-Off Contracts may include additional schools, sites and service locations and may be varied to reflect changes in service requirements, meal volumes, pupil numbers and operational arrangements, provided such changes remain within the scope of the Framework. The Framework may also include optional managed catering support services as described in the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-07

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Virano Frameworks Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ12 3SB
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Kingsteignton East
Westminster Constituency
Newton Abbot

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Goosemoor Educatering Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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