---
title: "Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de26"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD"
published: "2025-02-12"
---

# Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England

Buyer: FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de26

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## Summary

Focus Academy Trust (UK) Ltd has initiated an active tender process titled "Catering Tender - 15 schools - Focus-Trust - Northern England". This tender is for the provisioning of school meals across 15 schools in Northern England, categorized under "School catering services" (CPV code 55524000) and falling within the services industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with contract documentation released on 25th February 2025, site visits scheduled for the week commencing 17th March 2025, and tender submissions due by 22nd April 2025 at noon. Key deadlines also include presentations by shortlisted companies on 9th May 2025 and the contract commencement on 1st August 2025. The procurement method is open procedure, and interested suppliers can submit their tenders via electronic submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in catering services, especially those with experience in educational settings. With lots available in Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, suppliers can bid on up to two lots, providing a substantial market entry or expansion potential. Businesses that are capable of meeting the trust’s detailed service requirements, and who can demonstrate strong performance and reliability, will be well-suited for this tender. The option to extend the contract for an additional two years based on performance further enhances the long-term business prospects for successful vendors.

## Notice

Catering Tender for the provision of school meals, across 15 schools within Focus-Trust. Tender Timetable PQQ for completion and return - 7.3.25 - Please contact fergus.small@scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk for the PQQ documentation. Contract documentation released - 25.2.25 Site Visits - W/C 17.3.25 Tender Submissions - 22.4.25 (noon) Presentations by shortlisted companies - 9.5.25 Contract commences 1.8.25

### Lot Information

Greater Manchester

Catering service

Renewal: An option to extend for a further 2 years, (1+1) after the initial three years dependant upon performance and Trust Board decision.

Yorkshire

Catering Service

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 years (1+1) after the initial three years subject to performance and Trust Board decision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004738-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL9 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Chadderton South |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004738-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scrutiny-outsourcing.ltd.uk

## Provenance

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