---
title: "Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9de"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f9de.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST"
published: "2025-12-19"
---

# Catering Services

Buyer: ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9de

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Orchard Community Trust involves a planned tender for "Catering Services" aimed at providing catering services and supplies across the Trust's schools. Categorised under "Canteen and catering services" (industry code 55500000), this procurement is currently in the planning stage. The tendering process involves a selective procurement method under an existing framework, with the contract expected to commence on 13th April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029 with the possibility of renewal, potentially extending to a maximum extent date of 31st March 2031. The locations for service delivery include various regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the catering and food service industry, particularly those capable of servicing multiple regions in the UK and interested in long-term contracts. The fact that this procurement is competitive and designed as an award under a framework could provide an advantageous opening for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to fulfil large-scale service contracts. Businesses specialising in providing quality catering solutions aligned with educational needs, efficiency in service delivery, and those with capabilities to expand their operations across various geographical locations, stand to benefit most from competing in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of catering services and supplies within our schools across the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084696-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | M Y A CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST6 6JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Hollington |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084696-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084696-2025
  19th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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