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title: "Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1d6"
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published: "2026-01-13"
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# Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

Buyer: PKAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1d6

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## Summary

This procurement process involved an invitation to tender for primary school catering services at Longthorpe and Nova, managed by the Peterborough Keys Academies Trust (PKAT) in Peterborough. The procurement, dated 13th January 2026 in the award stage, focused on the provision of school catering services, classified under the CPV code 55524000, within the Peterborough region (UKH11). The procurement method employed was open, utilising an open procedure, and the process was governed by the legal framework established under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024. The process allows for a 36-month service period with potential extensions. Initial tender submissions were concluded by 21st April 2025.

This tender presents key opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services to expand their reach and enhance reputation through contracts worth £400,000 each for Longthorpe and Nova. The tender was ultimately awarded to Dolce Ltd, a large-scale supplier well-suited to meeting the detailed specifications and non-financial criteria prioritised at 60% quality and 40% cost. This procurement is particularly appealing for large catering companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality service under a public law framework, maintaining compliance while engaging with the structured electronic tendering process. Businesses with expertise in delivering services under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) may find similar opportunities rewarding for long-term growth.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for PKAT Primary School Catering Services at Longthorpe and Nova

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Lot 1 - Longthorpe

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Nova

Lot 2 - Nova

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002610-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PKAT |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE3 9PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Ravensthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002610-2026
- 14 Feb 2025 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005123-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dolce.co.uk
- http://www.pkat.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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