--- title: "PP-10150 Forward as One CofE MAT Catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2025-07-17" --- # PP-10150 Forward as One CofE MAT Catering Buyer: FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f8a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, located in Bolton, aimed to secure catering services for five primary schools within the Trust. With a budgeted potential contract value of £1,520,000 over five years, this procurement fell under the service category with a focus on school catering services. The initial tender was active, following an open procurement method, and important timelines included an enquiry period ending on 17th April 2025, a submission deadline on 24th April 2025, and an award period concluding by 26th May 2025. Despite being active, the process was eventually cancelled on 17th July 2025 as the received tenders were considered unviable, prompting the Trust to consider readjusting the requirements for future procurement. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and facilities management, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale school meal provisions. Organisations experienced in delivering quality and competitive pricing in the school catering sector could find significant business growth potential here. Such an opportunity emphasises quality evaluation heavily, accounting for 60% of the assessment criteria, alongside price. Businesses aiming for expansion in educational catering, with expertise in meeting regulatory and quality standards, will be well-suited to compete when the Trust revises and reopens the procurement requirements. The contract's potential for extension beyond the initial three years adds an incentive for firms aiming for long-term engagement and investment return. ## Notice Forward As One CofE MAT are a non-profit making educational charity. Their charitable purpose is the advancement of education for public benefit. Their work is rooted in the Christian values of service, justice, faith, grace and love. Their requirement is for catering services for 5 primary schools within the Trust. Please note that some staff involved in this contract/project are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1 Specification and Attachment 2 Client Data. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. The estimated contract value for this contract over the full potential 5-year period is PS1,520,000. (excluding VAT). ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,520,000 | | Lots value | £1,520,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Additional buyers | Missing; PLACE GROUP LTD | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 8QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Penzance Promenade | | Westminster constituency | St Ives | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals - 55523100 - School-meal services - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 10:34 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2025 - 25 Mar 2025 at 16:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011215-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040854-2025 17th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011215-2025 25th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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