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title: "Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04af56"
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buyer: "LEIGH TRUST"
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# Leigh Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: LEIGH TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af56

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## Summary

The Leigh Trust has recently completed a procurement process for Catering Services, which was initiated to enhance the provision of meals across its schools in Birmingham. The tender was awarded under a Restricted procedure, classified under the "school catering services" industry category, with a commencement date of 1 August 2025. The procurement began with tenders invited until 22 November 2024. The contract spans three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The necessity to consider arrangements for existing catering staff under TUPE regulations, including potential 'Admitted Body' status with relevant pension schemes, reflected the tender's comprehensive nature. Shire Services (Shropshire Council Food Enterprise Centre) secured the contract, bringing a strong presence in large-scale catering operations.

This tender opportunity presents an ideal platform for businesses in the catering industry, particularly those with expertise in educational or institutional catering, to explore significant growth prospects. Shire Services' success in securing the contract emphasises the importance of competitive pricing strategies, given the award criteria's price-centric approach. The trust welcomes small and medium enterprises, highlighting a focus on inclusive growth. A robust compliance with economic and technical requirements further underscores the value of well-prepared business proposals in such restricted procedures. This contract offers a stepping stone for businesses aiming to expand their regional service delivery capabilities, especially within the educational sector in the Birmingham area.

## Notice

The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Leigh Trust are proud of what they have already achieved, and have proven successes in delivering rapid and sustained improvements, providing all children with the opportunities they deserve to progress and succeed. The Trust's tried and trusted strategies focus on collaboration, team work and the sharing of outstanding practice across their Schools, ensuring that teaching not only maintains the highest level of standards, but constantly seeks to research and develop methods that seek excellence in all that they do. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, 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 2025. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042728-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,519,000 |
| Lots value | £3,519,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,519,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIGH TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B8 3HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Alum Rock |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIRE SERVICES (SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL FOOD ENTERPRISE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042728-2025
- 21 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033890-2024
- 18 Oct 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033861-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=896943953
- https://invictus-inport.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968253747
- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/G43J4586E9
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./G43J4586E9
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./G43J4586E9
- https://www.leightrust.co.uk/

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