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title: "Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d226"
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buyer: "ROBIN HOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: ROBIN HOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d226

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## Summary

The procurement process for catering services at Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust located in Birmingham, UKG31, has reached the award stage, with an official contract start date of 1st August 2026. The trust appointed Edwards and Ward as the supplier for this three-year contract, which includes an option for extension by up to two additional years. The process utilised an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure targeting the school catering services industry, classified under CPV 55524000. The contract, valued at £786,420, was confirmed with a signature date scheduled for 2nd June 2026. The buying organisation, Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, aims to enhance its catering services with this tender, incorporating aspects like breakfast, lunch, and various hospitality services, while also ensuring compliance with TUPE regulations for staff transitions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the catering sector which are capable of providing comprehensive food services. Companies adept in managing school catering services and addressing the logistical challenges, especially those familiar with competitive procedures, are well-positioned to benefit. With an emphasis on quality and operational response constituting 85% of the award criteria, businesses that can deliver high-quality service and demonstrate robust operational capabilities have an advantageous position to succeed in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

At Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, Staff believe in showing children that they can overcome any obstacle in their lives to go on and become something truly great. The Trust firmly believe that the biggest barriers in life are the ones we place on ourselves, and it is our job to inspire children to think big and aim high. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £786,420 |
| Lots value | £786,420 |
| Awards value | £786,420 |
| 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 | ROBIN HOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B28 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS AND WARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045862-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067694-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045862-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067694-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/897G696P43
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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