--- title: "The Mulberry Schools Trust Catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042302.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST CATERING TENDER" published: "2025-10-28" --- # The Mulberry Schools Trust Catering Buyer: MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST CATERING TENDER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042302.json) ## Summary The Mulberry Schools Trust, located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, is seeking to award the contract for catering services across its schools through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. This process involves five secondary schools and two primary schools, with a possible addition of one more secondary school by early 2024. The trust, which supports over 5,000 students and 400 staff, demands high standards in the services provided under the contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on October 28, 2025, for a value of £1,500,000. The initial contract period of three years begins on 1st September 2024, with an option to extend by two years, contingent upon satisfaction and agreement on budgets and service levels. The tendering phase originally ended on 10th January 2024. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those established within the educational sector, to expand their operations in London. The contract offers potential growth through increased sales and the uptake of Free School Meals by maintaining high standards of food quality and management. To be eligible, businesses must either possess or be able to obtain Admitted Body Status in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Companies with experience in managing large-scale catering operations in educational institutions, and those capable of forming a strong working relationship with the trust, will find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. Accent Catering, a supplier familiar to the trust, was awarded the contract after a competitive selection process involving three bids, demonstrating the level of interest and opportunity available. ## Notice The Mulberry Schools Trust is a dynamic and successful Trust based in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, London. The Trust are tendering the catering services in five secondary schools and two primary school in London. They have over 5,000 students between the ages of 11 and 18 on roll and over 400 teaching and support staff.The schools have well equipped kitchens, a busy main restaurant and numerous satellite serving areas to help support demand throughout the day. The incumbent caterer is Accent Catering in 5 schools, Caterlink in one school and one school is managed by Tower Hamlets Contract Services. The catering teams are well-regarded by the Trust and they are seen as a core part of daily life for the students. The teams across the sites have a mix of LGPS and NEST Pension schemes, bidders should already have, or be able to achieve, Admitted Body Status in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. One additional secondary school may join the tender early in 2024.The contract start da ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Mulberry Schools Trust is a dynamic and successful Trust based in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, London. The Trust are tendering the catering services in five secondary schools and two primary schools in London. They have over 5,000 students between the ages of 11 and 18 on roll and over 400 teaching and support staff.The schools have well equipped kitchens, a busy main restaurant and numerous satellite serving areas to help support demand throughout the day. The incumbent caterer is Accent Catering in 5 schools, Caterlink in one school and one school is managed by Tower Hamlets Contract Services. The catering teams are well-regarded by the Trust and they are seen as a core part of daily life for the students and primary children. The teams across the sites have a mix of LGPS and NEST Pension schemes, bidders should already have, or be able to achieve, Admitted Body Status in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. One additional secondary school may join the tender early in 2024.The contract start date is the 1st of September 2024 and this will be for an initial three-year period. There is an option for both parties to extend the contract for a further two years subject to client satisfaction and client agreement on budgets and service levels. This contract will reward maximising sales and FSM uptake through pro-active management and consistently high levels of food quality and tangible contract support. The Trust expects high standards of food and service quality in every school every day and a strong working relationship with the successful bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069185-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST CATERING TENDER | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 2JP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Shadwell | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI42 Tower Hamlets | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACCENT CATERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 19:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069185-2025 - 9 Dec 2023 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.Cohesionconsulting.co.uk - http://www.Cohesionconsultingltd.co.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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