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# Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e441ba51-c73c-4e1c-bcaf-e93c6a733a72

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## Summary

The Birmingham Primary Cluster has completed the procurement process for a catering services contract titled "Birmingham Primary Cluster ~ Catering Tender." The contract, classified under the industry category of school catering services, involves providing catering services for several schools in Birmingham, located in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement reached the award stage as of 18th November 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2025 and run through to 31st December 2029. The procurement process was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £1,527,975.84.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large, education-oriented catering service providers that can demonstrate experience in managing multi-school contracts with diverse requirements. It is especially advantageous for businesses equipped to mobilise quickly across multiple sites and those that can establish a robust operational base in Birmingham. The contract emphasises delivering healthy, flexible menus with an emphasis on fresh ingredients sourced locally, aligned with current food trends and nutritional guidelines. Both Aspens Services Ltd and Cater Link Ltd, large-scale suppliers, have been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive nature and scale of the opportunity. Businesses with specialisation in engaging with education sectors and with the ability to innovate in catering services could find significant growth prospects through participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for: LOT 1: St Mary's CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham LOT 2:St Thomas CofE Primary Academy, Birmingham St Johns & St Peters CofE Academy, Birmingham LOT 3: St Laurence Church Junior school, Birmingham The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 January 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. Please note, as a Lotted tender, each Lot has the option to award their contract individually. However, it is the intention of the Cluster to maximise on economies of scale gained by a collaborative procurement venture and awarding to a single contractor, or minimal contractors. The total annual contract value is PS453,000. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements and Multi Academy Trust. Furthermore, it will be beneficial that the successful contractor has experience (and suitable capacity) to mobile multiple Schools successfully, in a short period of time. As a result, the successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Birmingham, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain. The Cluster also wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process; 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced foodservice that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Please note, each School must be able to tailor their menu to ensure maximum uptake at their School, thus aiding the financial performance of the account. 3.Offeri

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558e24d-eb24-4345-8730-c0725440b0ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,527,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,527,975 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM PRIMARY CLUSTER |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B20 2RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Handsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Perry Barr |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASPENS SERVICES; CATER LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558e24d-eb24-4345-8730-c0725440b0ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7558e24d-eb24-4345-8730-c0725440b0ea
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952643585
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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