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title: "University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc27"
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# University Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc27

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## Summary

The University Schools Trust (UST) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for school catering services. With a contract value of £5,989,955, this tender is classified under the "School catering services" industry category. The contract will cover their 4 schools in London, UK, from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the potential to extend for two additional years. The Trust aims to appoint a single contractor to centralise their catering model, ensuring that pupils receive nutritious food while optimising operational efficiencies. The restricted procedure method will be used, with an end date for tender submissions set for 14th March 2025. This procurement is regulated under EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU and allows for variant bids alongside conforming ones.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in delivering high-quality, innovative catering solutions. Companies that can provide value for money, ensure sustainability, and offer inward capital investment for necessary equipment will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth. The contract encourages suppliers to challenge current practices and contribute to the Trust's vision of achieving excellence through collaboration and transformational education. As the University Schools Trust continues to expand, there is potential for long-term partnerships for the successful contractor in the thriving educational sector.

## Notice

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University Schools Trust (UST) seeks to appoint a Contractor whose skills, experience and attributes align with the Trusts Vision and Values. As a small Trust of 4 Schools, the Trust is actively looking to grow and are engaged in discussions with a range of schools'. Community is at the heart of our culture and ensuring our pupils have access to good, well prepared, nutritious food. As UST has grown we are moving towards a more centralised Procurement Model, appointing the services of a single catering contractor is a vital part of achieving this goal. Whilst the Trust currently benefits from localised contract arrangements, we would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with University Schools Trust for the duration of this contract. The intention is the contract will be let on a 3 + 2 years basis. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. As an organisation we encourage our specialist partners to challenge our approach to innovation and investment whilst also considering decarbonisation. The Trust would therefore welcome consideration of inward capital investment as part of the Contractor's tender submission, where some elements of equipment or due to reach end of lifecycle. Vision and Values Our overriding purpose as a Multi-Academy Trust is driven by our vision and values. Vision: Where collaboration breeds transformation Guided by and working with our Trust Partners. The Trust is a family of inclusive schools where collaborative partnerships deliver a transformational education which empowers our pupils and the communities, they come from to realise their full potential. A culture of high expectations nurtures a drive to achieve excellence and to take ownership of future academic and vocational learning paths in order to equip our pupils as global citizens and inspire their communities. Values: The UST Guarantee Achieving Excellence through Transformational Education that Empowers Communities. Achieving Excellence The Trust inspires each member of our learning community to be ambitious, to realise their potential and to succeed academically and vocationally. Transformational Education The Trust ensures that the dynamic curricula and pastoral offers of our schools are enriched by the civic leadership and research from our university, public and private Trust partners. See SQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003943-2025 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,989,955 |
| Lots value | £5,989,955 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | CYRIL JACKSON PRIMARY SCHOOL; ROYAL GREENWICH TRUST SCHOOL; SIR WILLIAM BURROUGH SCHOOL; ST PAULS WAY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 8AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Charlton Village & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003943-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/U36H552F32
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-London:-School-catering-services./U36H552F32
- https://sirwilliamburrough.info/
- https://www.cyriljackson.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
- https://www.rgtrustschool.net/
- https://www.spwt.net/
- https://www.ust.london/

## Provenance

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