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title: "Invitation to Tender - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Bronte Academy Trust"
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# Invitation to Tender - Framework Agreement for the Management of the Catering Services at Bronte Academy Trust

Buyer: BRONTE ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc3f

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## Summary

The Brontë Academy Trust is initiating a procurement process for a Framework Agreement focusing on the management of catering services across several primary schools, including Haworth, Lees, Oakworth, and Oldfield schools. The tender process, classified under school catering services, involves an open procedure for a contract valued at approximately £786,526.19. Under the tender, which began on 6th November 2025, businesses may submit their responses until 16:00 on 6th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a contract award anticipated by 6th March 2026. The project aims to enhance school catering services by emphasising high-quality, imaginative, and nutritious food offerings, aligned with the latest industry trends. Located in Keighley, under the region UKE41, the initiative prioritises seasonal, locally sourced produce.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in food services, particularly those experienced in the educational sector. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality school catering services with a focus on healthy eating, innovation, and customer service are well-suited to apply. The competitive criteria emphasise 60% financial and 40% quality scoring, allowing businesses to differentiate through both cost-effective solutions and service excellence. The successful contractor will be expected to seamlessly manage the catering services, promote healthy eating and engage in proactive partnership management. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service delivery within the educational catering industry, with potential extensions increasing the contract tenure up to five years.

## Notice

The Bronte Academy Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- * Natasha's Law (2021): Full allergen labelling on all pre-packed food. * Healthy eating promotion & food education initiatives. * Seasonal, locally sourced produce prioritised. * A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. * A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. * A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust. * Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing in return for a tenure of contract. * A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. * A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. * Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. * A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors. * A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. * A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. * A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. As well as the Aims of Service, the aims of the tender include achieving a better quality of food, as well as value for money and more incentives. Marketing to increase uptake from both children and staff. Tender Schedule: Issue of Invitation to Tender - 6th November 2025 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites - 18th November 2025 Clarification Deadline - 12th December 2025 Clarification Return Deadline - 19th December 2025 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - 6th January 2026 - 16:00pm Presentation by shortlisted bidders - 26th February 2026 Reference site visits - w/c 2nd March 2026 Contract Awarded by - By 6th March 2025 Mobilisation Meeting - w/c 23rd March 2026 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2026 The schools involved in the process are: * Haworth Primary School * Lees Primary School * Oakworth Primary School * Oldfield Primary School

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 years initial contract and then 2 optional 1 year extension taking the contract to a maximum of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071812-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £786,526 |
| Lots value | £786,526 |
| 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 | BRONTE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | KEIGHLEY |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD22 8DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 17:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071812-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://redboxportal.com/dashboard
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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