--- title: "Wandle Learning Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WANDLE LEARNING TRUST" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Wandle Learning Trust Buyer: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf41.json) ## Summary The Wandle Learning Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London, has issued a tender for catering services across five schools, including four primary schools and one secondary school. The procurement is in the tender stage under the Light Touch Regime and follows a selective, restricted procedure. Key dates include the submission of completed SQs by 10 February 2025 at noon, notification of evaluation results by 13 February 2025, issuance of the invitation to tender by 14 February 2025, a site visit on 25 February 2025, and the tender submission deadline on 21 March 2025. The contract is valued at £6,300,000 and is set to start on 1 November 2025, with a possible extension of up to two years. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in school catering services. Successful bidders will have the chance to expand their services to additional schools as the Trust grows. The Trust seeks a supplier focused on delivering high-quality, nutritious meals and increasing meal uptake across its schools. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in food service, nutrition, and scalability would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the successful supplier will need to obtain Admitted Body Status into the Local Government Pension Scheme, securing long-term business prospects. ## Notice The Wandle Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London. This tender is for the catering services at five schools. Currently there are four primary schools and one secondary school in the Trust. The Trust has plans to expand over the life of the new catering contract. It is envisaged the successful supplier will expand this new catering contract to include any new schools' services, when existing arrangements reach their conclusion. The Trust seeks to appoint a supplier who will provide high quality, nutritious meals to all the school communities, and be focussed on increasing the uptake of meals in every school. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Wandle Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London. This tender is for the catering services at five schools. Currently there are four primary schools and one secondary school in the Trust. The Trust has plans to expand over the life of the new catering contract. It is envisaged the successful supplier will expand this new catering contract to include any new schools' services, when existing arrangements reach their conclusion. The Trust seeks to appoint a supplier who will provide high quality, nutritious meals to all the school communities, and be focussed on increasing the uptake of meals in every school. More information and details of the Trust can be found https://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/ We anticipate the successful supplier will be required to obtain Admitted Body Status into the Local Government Pension Scheme. This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change it at its discretion. Submission of completed SQs 10 February 2025 - 12.00 Noon Notification of result of evaluation -13 February 2025 Publish Invitation to Tender -14 February 2025 Site Visit - 25 February 2025 Deadline for tender submissions -21 March 2025 Contract Start Date -1 November 2025 The contract is being tendered under the Light Touch Regime Renewal: Up to two years extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,100,000 | | Lots value | £6,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WANDLE LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | - | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SQ-WLT-Final.docx - https://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/ - https://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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