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

Buyer: HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c3

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## Summary

The Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is seeking proposals for a framework agreement to manage its catering services, aiming to establish a modern, branded offering in line with industry trends. Located in Birmingham, the Trust has outlined an open procurement method with key dates including the issuance of the invitation to tender on 21st November 2025, site visits by bidding companies on 5th December 2025, and the tender response deadline set for 9th January 2026 at noon. The tender, tagged under the school catering services category, is positioned within the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses interested in educational catering services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality, customer-focused offers that can attract and satisfy the student community. Enterprises specialising in nutrition, appealing meal presentation, and proactive relationship management could thrive in this contract. The open procedure allows for competition, with a significant contract value of £80,741,062 and a framework agreement structure, weighted equally between quality and financial considerations. The contract is suitable for SMEs and may extend up to a maximum of five years, considering optional extensions, encouraging long-term business growth through sustained engagement with the Trust's catering service.

## Notice

Tender Schedule: Issue of Invitation to Tender - 21st November 2025 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites - 5th December 2025 Clarification Deadline - 2nd January 2025 Clarification Return Deadline - 6th January 2025 Deadline for return of Tender Responses - 9th January 2026 - 12:00pm Presentation by shortlisted bidders - 20th January 2026 Reference site visits - w/c 26th January 2026 Contract Awarded by - By 30th January 2025 Mobilisation Meeting - 10 days after contract award Contract Commencement - 1st April 2026 Hamstead Hall Academy wish to be at the forefront of educational 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:- * 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. The School involved in this process is: * Hamstead Hall Academy

### 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/076230-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,741,062 |
| Lots value | £80,741,062 |
| 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 | HAMSTEAD HALL ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B20 1HL |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 22:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076230-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076230-2025
  21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://redboxportal.com/dashboard
  Please request documents from admin@redboxcs.com

## Notice URLs

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

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