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title: "Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools"
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# Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools

Buyer: ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9d

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## Summary

The Food Supply Tender for the Academy Transformation Trust Schools is a comprehensive procurement process managed by the Academy Transformation Trust, aiming to cater to the food and beverage needs of 21 academies, including both primary and secondary schools across the United Kingdom. The contract, with an estimated gross value of £4,500,000 including VAT, covers the supply and distribution of fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient food products, alongside beverages, adhering to high standards in quality, food safety, and sustainability. Commencing on 1st August 2025 and potentially extending to 1st August 2030, the procurement process adopted an open competitive flexible procedure. Key stages included an initial shortlisting via a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by multiple rounds of tender submissions, facilitating robust supplier engagement and alignment with the trust's operational aims. The procurement focused on ensuring efficient delivery services to each academy, guided by a contract signed on 19th September 2025.

The tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those capable of meeting the complexities of multi-site scheduled deliveries, quality assurance, and sustainability reporting. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality food, beverages, and related goods stand to benefit, especially those offering competitive pricing and adaptable service offerings. Given the emphasis on reliability and compliance with regulations such as Natasha's Law, companies equipped with rigorous allergen management and product quality control systems are suitably positioned to compete. The single-supplier approach seeks to enhance efficiencies and maintain a cohesive supply chain, presenting expansive growth prospects for a well-prepared company capable of delivering across multiple locations while leveraging economies of scale. The process underscores the trust's proactive stance on fostering value for money, operational continuity, and adaptability in a dynamic marketplace.

## Notice

Provision and distribution of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient food and beverages to 21 academies (primary & secondary), including dairy, meat, bakery, produce, dry goods, frozen lines and drinks. Service includes multi-site scheduled deliveries, quality assurance, food safety compliance and sustainability reporting. Estimated maximum value (full potential term incl. options): PS4,500,000 (incl. VAT). Pricing model: Basket pricing with indexed adjustments; category-based discount structure; delivery charges included. Note on valuation: Actual expenditure varies with pupil numbers, menus and commodity markets. The value is an estimate for transparency and reflects ATT-wide demand forecasts and published price mechanisms. This notice is being published after contract commencement due to an administrative oversight during a staffing transition. The delay was not intentional and occurred while responsibilities were being reassigned. The contracting authority has taken steps to strengthen internal controls to ensure timely publication of future notices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract may allow for modifications in response to changes in food supply requirements, government nutritional guidelines, or sustainability initiatives. This could include the introduction of new product lines, adjustments in delivery schedules, or enhancements in service levels to better meet the needs of the 21 academies. Further flexibility may be incorporated to accommodate fluctuations in demand, such as increased student numbers, menu changes, or unforeseen circumstances affecting supply chains. Any such adjustments will be managed within the scope of the contract and in line with agreed terms.

Renewal: The contract may include options for extension beyond the initial contract period, subject to supplier performance, continued value for money, and the evolving needs of the Academy Transformation Trust. Any potential extensions will be exercised at the trust's discretion and in accordance with procurement regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082918-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUTTON COLDFIELD |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B73 6AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton Coldfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREED FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082918-2025
- 4 Apr 2025 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013205-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082918-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013205-2025
  4th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9174

## Notice URLs

- https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/
- https://www.creedfoodservice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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