--- title: "Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust - School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2025-01-31" --- # Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust - School Catering Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dad0.json) ## Summary The Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) is seeking a catering partner to manage services across its 19 member academies in Birmingham and Warwickshire, starting from 1st August 2025. This procurement process falls under the category of services, specifically school catering, and has an estimated value of £5,100,000. Key dates include the submission deadline for completed SQs on 3rd March 2025, the publication of the Invitation to Tender on 5th March 2025, site visits on 11th and 12th March 2025, the tender submission deadline on 7th April 2025, and presentations on 30th April 2025. This procurement is at the tender stage and follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using a restricted procedure to ensure competition and transparency. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in school catering services. Organisations with experience in large-scale catering and the capacity to manage multiple sites simultaneously would be well-suited to compete. Given the scope and value of the contract, there is potential for substantial revenue, and the requirement for Admitted Body Status with two Pension Authorities indicates a preference for financially stable and compliant suppliers. This procurement appeals to businesses focused on the education sector, particularly those looking to expand their operations within the West Midlands region. ## Notice Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) is a West Midlands based Trust of 18 primary schools and one secondary school- located in Birmingham and Warwickshire. BDMAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from 1st August 2025 across all nineteen member academies Additional schools joining the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process. The successful organisation will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from two Pension Authorities. In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch Regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or as may be amended. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (BDMAT) is a West Midlands based Trust of 18 primary schools and one secondary school- located in Birmingham and Warwickshire. BDMAT is seeking a catering partner to manage catering services from 1st August 2025 across all nineteen member academies Additional schools joining the Trust may join the contract in the future, subject to due process. Submission of completed SQs - 3rd March 2025 - 10:00 am Publish Invitation to Tender - 5th March 2025 Site Visits - 11th and 12th March 2025 Deadline for tender submission - 7th April 2025 - 10:00am Presentation - 30th April 2025 Contract Start Date - 1st August 2025 SQ documenation can be downloaded from https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SQ-BDMAT-2025.docxx The successful organisation(s) will be required to gain Admitted Body Status from two Pension Authorities. In order to ensure competition, transparency and value for money, this procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Light Touch regime (LTR) as implemented in the UK by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or as may be amended. Renewal: up to a further two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003378-2025 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,100,000 | | Lots value | £5,100,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | -BIRMINGHAM | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003378-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SQ-BDMAT-2025.docx - https://matriculateconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SQ-BDMAT-2025.docxx - https://www.matriculateconsulting.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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