---
title: "The Talentum Learning Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: RM&C)"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# The Talentum Learning Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527cf

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## Summary

The Talentum Learning Trust is currently in the tender stage for its catering contracts across ten schools, initiating a competitive process under the legal framework of the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The trust, located in Leek, Staffordshire, is looking to appoint a service provider to commence the contract from 1st January 2026, with additional schools joining from 1st April 2026. The industry category centres on school catering services, classified under CPV code 55524000, and spans regions within the United Kingdom. Interested businesses must submit their expressions of interest by 8th July 2025, with the tender award expected by 17th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in catering services and looking to expand their presence in the educational sector across multiple locations. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, inviting up to five companies for interview following the initial scoring stage, provided at least five meet the criteria. Businesses with a track record in school catering and a capacity to service multiple locations will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract set for a period of up to five years and the possibility for renewal, successful bidders could secure long-term opportunities subject to satisfactory performance. SMEs are encouraged to apply, ensuring diverse competition and participation.

## Notice

TTLT is putting the catering contracts out to tender in 10 of its schools with a contract start date of 1st January 2026 and 1st April 2026 for the first schools. You will be bidding for all 10 schools as one Lot in this Tender, and the Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028057-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST (SECONDARY ACCT: RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | LEEK |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST13 8NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Goring |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028057-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028057-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601030
  1) TTLT SQ Document Part 1
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601031
  2) TTLT SQ Document Part 2
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=601032
  3) TTLT SQ Scoring Example

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk

## Provenance

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