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title: "Nexus Education Schools Trust - Catering and Cleaning Services"
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# Nexus Education Schools Trust - Catering and Cleaning Services

Buyer: NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd18

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## Summary

Nexus Education Schools Trust, based in Beckenham, UK, is undertaking an extensive procurement process for catering and cleaning services across its network of schools. This competitive flexible procedure, tagged under the light-touch regime, kicks off major contracts starting on 1st August 2026 for catering and 1st September 2026 for cleaning, both initially set for three years with possibilities for two 12-month extensions. Multiple locations across the UK, including Beckenham (UKI61) and Basingstoke (UKJ37), are involved. The award phase was completed on 10th June 2026, resulting in Stir Food Limited and CleanTEC Services Limited securing the contracts for Catering and Cleaning services, respectively, with anticipated service commencement dates closely following the award date.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in educational institution services. The engagement includes opportunities to demonstrate innovation in school catering and cleaning sectors, with a focus on enhancing service efficiency and standards. Proposals encouraging modernisation and creativity were particularly valued, providing a fertile ground for businesses to showcase unique offerings. The procurement's division into multiple lots was designed to engage SMEs, hence smaller companies proficient in these fields, particularly those capable of consistently delivering high-quality, cost-effective services, have a significant opportunity to compete effectively in future tenders. This framework benefits companies eager to establish or expand their market presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

Catering - Lot 1 Nexus Education Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 August 2026. The services at the Trust schools are currently outsourced. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day on all sites. Across the Trust of 12 schools, there are currently over 3700 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 1444 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 328 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. No members of the catering team are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly. ********************************** Cleaning - Lot 2 The Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily cleaning service across 6 sites. The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 01 September 2026. The services at the Trust schools are currently a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The contract is for a full daily cleaning service during term time and periodic cleaning outside of term time. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the cleaning team (7) are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Catering Services

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Cleaning Services

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054965-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2027-11-21 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,740,000 |
| Lots value | £10,740,000 |
| Awards value | £12,222,250 |
| 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 | NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BECKENHAM |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR3 1RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Norden |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLI4 Inner London - East, TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLEANTEC SERVICES; STIR FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services
- 90919300 - School cleaning services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 22:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054965-2026
- 24 Dec 2025 at 09:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086060-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054965-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086060-2025
  24th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
  All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cleantecservices.co.uk
- http://www.dolce.co.uk
- http://www.minervapcs.com
- http://www.nourishcontractcatering.co.uk
- https://www.compass-group.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nestschools.org/

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