--- title: "School Catering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING" published: "2026-06-09" --- # School Catering Services Buyer: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a13e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "School Catering Services" was conducted by Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes. The tender aimed to source catering services for 14 schools in the Milton Keynes and Corby areas, including 13 primary schools and 1 secondary school. The process adhered to the open procedure method, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement guidelines. Initially opened for interest registration on 24th September 2025, the process saw the award phase completed as of 9th June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £2,000,000 and lasting until March 2029 with potential extensions until 2031, was assigned to STIR FOOD LTD. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in school catering services, to expand through partnerships with educational institutions. The open procedure allowed for a competitive environment, wherein small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could bid with fair chances, as evidenced by the involvement of multiple SMEs during the final stage. Companies with a strong service portfolio in catering and hospitality, especially those familiar with the unique requirements of educational settings, are well-suited to leverage such contracts for growth. With further potential for additional contracts contingent on the Multi-Academy Trust's future needs, businesses skilled in flexibility and quality service delivery have a promising avenue for sustainable growth and partnership development in regional educational catering services. ## Notice The Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi academy trust is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to provide the catering services to 14 of its schools, (13 Primary 1 Secondary) within the Milton Keynes and Corby areas. Companies will be required to provide, catering and hospitality services to its Pupils, staff and Students. Companies are requested in the first instance to register their interest to Bill Campbell Catering Consultancy Bureau bill@bbcltd.co.uk The Tender Process will be conducted compliant to Public Sector procurement requirements and may require a preliminary Supplier Qualification stage. Deadline for registering interest in this opportunity is Friday 3rd October, Further information will be supplied to interested companies. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North Milton Keynes Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract Renewal: 2 X 12 months by mutual agreement Lot 2 - South Milton Keynes Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract Renewal: 2 X 12 months by mutual agreement Lot 3 - Glebe Farm All Through School Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract Renewal: 2 X 12 months by mutual agreement Lot 4 - Corby, Northamptonshire Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract Renewal: 2 X 12 months by mutual agreement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054172-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING | | Additional buyers | CATERING CONSULTANCY BUREAU | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK11 4BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Stortford Central | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STIR FOOD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054172-2026 - 24 Sep 2025 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054172-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2025 24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ccbltd.biz - http://www.iftl.co.uk - http://www.stirfood.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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