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title: "Catering Services Framework - Light Touch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059db4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Catering Services Framework - Light Touch

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059db4

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## Summary

The Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is seeking bids for a "Catering Services Framework - Light Touch," catering to up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy Trust environment. With an industry focus on school catering services, this open procurement process is currently in the tender stage and encompasses six regional lots, including the North, Northeast, Midlands, East, London, and South regions. The procurement method is defined as an open procedure, and interested parties must submit proposals by 29th October 2025, with the expected contract period lasting 1,440 days and options for renewal. The framework allows for up to 42 participants, enhancing opportunities for multiple suppliers to secure various lots. All submissions must be made electronically or in writing in English.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in school catering services, particularly those that can efficiently manage operations across multiple locations. SMEs with strong logistical capabilities and the ability to deliver high-quality services consistently should consider participating. The high contract values across several lots, such as £11.5 million for the North Region and £14.6 million for the Midlands Region, highlight the substantial financial opportunity. The lack of allowance for variant bids emphasises the need for straightforward, compliant proposals, aligning well with businesses experienced in navigating public sector procurement processes.

## Notice

A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - North Region

See tender documents for full details. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to expiry

Lot 2 - Northeast Region (1)

See tender documents for full details. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to expiry

Lot 3 - Midlands Region (1)

See tender documents for full details. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to renewal

Lot 4 - East Region (1)

See tender documents for full details. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to expiry.

Lot 5 - London Region (1)

See tender documents for full details. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to expiry

Lot 6 - South Region (1)

See tender documents. Additional information: See Tender Documents

Renewal: One year prior to expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057924-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 December 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £48,300,000 |
| 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 | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 21:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057924-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98246&B=OAT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/141605
- https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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