--- title: "Catering Contract for 4 Special Schools in Hampshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050081" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050081" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050081.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050081.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2025-04-10" --- # Catering Contract for 4 Special Schools in Hampshire Buyer: SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050081 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050081) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050081.json) ## Summary The procurement process detailed here involves the Solent Academies Trust seeking to appoint a single contractor for catering services across four special schools in Hampshire: Mary Rose Academy, Cliffdale Primary Academy, Redwood Park Academy, and Dove House Academy. Classified under the industry category of school catering services (CPV 55524000), this tender is currently in the tender stage with a total contract value of £140,000 GBP. The process is conducted under the open procedure method, with electronic and written submissions required by 8:00 AM on 11 April 2025. The award period is set to commence on 25 May 2025, aligning with the new academic year starting in September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept at providing nutritious, culturally appropriate, and appealing meals for school settings. Ideal for businesses that value an open, collaborative partnership, and can ensure compliance with national Living Wage standards for staff. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in reducing food waste, catering to special diets and allergies, and maintaining high-quality standards and consistent pricing models will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, this tender encourages innovative solutions to increase school meal uptake and involves regular consultation with schools, pupils, and parents, offering a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the community and drive business growth. ## Notice Solent Academies Trust is a MAT currently consisting of 4 schools. Mary Rose Academy, Gisors Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8GT Cliffdale Primary Academy, Battenburg Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 0SN Redwood Park Academy, Portsmouth, PO6 2RY Dove House Academy, Sutton Road, Basingstoke RG21 5SU Multi Academy Trust governed by a board of trustees, who are also directors of the Limited company. The School/Trust website are linked below. The Trust is required to run a tender process to appoint one single Contractor for Catering Services for 4 academies to align with their new academic year, starting September 2025. Catering services are currently provided in house. This process is required to: * An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. * Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. * Meals are value for money for the school. * Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. * Catering staff are paid the national Living Wage * Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. * Increase school meal uptake. * Food waste is kept to a minimum. * Special diets and allergies are well catered for. * School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to the principal and trust central team. * Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. * Address the challenge of differing Contractors and end dates seeking one Contractor with co-terminus date for this contract * Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools * Ensure there is a uniform pricing model ### Lot Information Lot 1 Multi Academy Trust governed by a board of trustees, who are also directors of the Limited company. The School/Trust website are linked below. The Trust is required to run a tender process to appoint one single Contractor for Catering Services for 4 academies to align with their new academic year, starting September 2025. Catering services are currently provided in house. This process is required to: * An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. * Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. * Meals are value for money for the school. * Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. * Catering staff are paid the national Living Wage * Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. * Increase school meal uptake. * Food waste is kept to a minimum. * Special diets and allergies are well catered for. * School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to the principal and trust central team. * Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. * Address the challenge of differing Contractors and end dates seeking one Contractor with co-terminus date for this contract * Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools * Ensure there is a uniform pricing model Renewal: Contract 3 years with option extend for 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014260-2025 | | 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 | 10 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | 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 | SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO6 3TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Cosham | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014260-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://solentacademiestrust.info/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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