--- title: "S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "S4S CLUSTER 12 ~ CATERING TENDER" published: "2025-10-13" --- # S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender Buyer: S4S CLUSTER 12 ~ CATERING TENDER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae24.json) ## Summary The S4S Cluster 12 catering tender represents an active procurement opportunity managed by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S), focusing on the provision of catering services across three schools in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Classified under the public authority sub-central government category, the tender process is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 9th January 2026. The contract is designed for an initial three-year term beginning on 2nd April 2026, with a possible extension of two additional years. Interested suppliers must demonstrate expertise in delivering school catering services, with the ability to serve multiple primary schools in the region effectively. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the school catering services sector, particularly those with experience in managing large catering contracts for educational institutions. The competitive flexible procurement procedure allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, enhancing their potential for growth by establishing strong operational bases in the West Midlands. Additionally, the contract’s performance-based incentives and potential profit share arrangements present an attractive proposition for experienced contractors looking to expand their portfolio and build long-term partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). This is a Lotted tender process for three Schools. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 12. Lot 1 Claregate Primary School, Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV 6 9JU https://www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk/ Lot 2 Christ Church Federation, comprising: Christ Church CE (VC) Infant School & Nursery, Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EL Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG https://www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all three Schools as one contract, however, there is the option for each Lot to award their contract individually. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 02 April 2026 and concluding on 01 April 2029, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./W2VBFGU747 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W2VBFGU747 ### Lot Information Claregate Primary School Please see PSQ document for more information. Renewal: 3+!+! Please see PSQ document for more information. Christ Church Federation Please see PSQ Document for more information Renewal: 3+1+1 Please see PSQ document for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064699-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,044,440 | | Lots value | £1,044,440 | | 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 | S4S CLUSTER 12 ~ CATERING TENDER | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV6 8LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | Tettenhall Wightwick | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064699-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064699-2025 13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/FSE8ZUY7J3 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W2VBFGU747 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./W2VBFGU747 - https://www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ - https://www.claregateprimaryschool.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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