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title: "Coastal Learning Partnership - Catering Services"
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# Coastal Learning Partnership - Catering Services

Buyer: COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ef7

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## Summary

Coastal Learning Partnership, located in Bournemouth, has completed the procurement process for catering services across its Trust schools, involving over 5,500 pupils. Managed by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited, this procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category. The competitive tendering process, structured into four distinct lots, was concluded with an award dated 26 March 2026. This initiative follows a selective procurement method, using a competitive flexible procedure, and aims to enhance the current in-house and delivered catering service provision at various educational locations across the UKK and UKG regions. The contracts commence on 1 September 2026, running for an initial term of three years, with potential extensions up to 31 August 2031.

This catering services tender presents substantial opportunities for firms looking to expand in the school catering sector. It offers scope for innovation and service enhancement, appealing particularly to businesses capable of handling large-scale service delivery and creative menu development. Companies like Compass Contract Service (UK) Ltd, which have been awarded the contract across all lots, demonstrate the potential for significant revenue growth and long-term partnership with educational institutions. The tender was designed to attract participation from SMEs by employing a lot-based approach that mitigates supplier risk and encourages a broad range of bids from diverse geographical areas. Successful bidders are expected to collaborate closely with the Trust, driving continuous service improvement and catering uptake throughout the contract period.

## Notice

Coastal Learning Partnership is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The services at the Trust schools are a mix of in-house production and a delivered-in service provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of a full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently over 5,500 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 1866 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 1448 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the catering team (2 members of staff) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Catering

Catering Service Provision for: St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers Swanage Primary School Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 2 - Catering

Catering Service Provision for: Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School (Infant and Junior Sites) Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School Wool Church of England Primary School

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 3 - Catering

Catering Service Provision for: Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School Courthill Infant School Lilliput Church of England Infant School Longfleet Church of England Primary School Oakdale Junior School St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Junior site)

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Lot 4 - Catering

Catering Service Provision for: Bethany Church of England Junior School Heatherlands Primary School Heathlands Primary Academy Old Town Infant School and Nursery Queen's Park Infant Academy St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Infant site)

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2027-09-22 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,747,500 |
| Lots value | £6,747,500 |
| Awards value | £8,063,394 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH11 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Norden |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028129-2026
- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058468-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028129-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058468-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
  All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.compass-group.co.uk
- http://www.minervapcs.com
- https://www.coastalpartnership.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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