---
title: "Catering Services for the Orchard Community Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST"
published: "2026-01-05"
---

# Catering Services for the Orchard Community Trust

Buyer: ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1.json)

## Summary

The Orchard Community Trust is currently in the tender stage for the provision of catering services across its seven schools, which consist of both primary and all-through special needs institutions. This procurement process is being managed by MYA Consulting Ltd on behalf of the Trust. With a total contract value of GBP 5,700,000 and a main focus on school catering services, this open procedure is aimed at experienced providers within the service industry category. The tender submission deadline is scheduled for 4th February 2026, whereas the contract is set to commence on 13th April 2026, running until 13th April 2029, with possible extensions based on performance. The opportunity falls within the UKG region, specifically around Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in school catering services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can demonstrate robust financial health, operational capability, and previous experience in delivering similar services. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet stringent selection criteria, including legal capacity and adherence to food safety regulations, while showcasing capabilities in menu planning, staffing, and consistent service delivery. Bidders are expected to submit comprehensive price and technical quality proposals that will be evaluated on criteria reflecting commercial deliverability and technical innovation.

## Notice

The outsourced provision of catering services to the seven schools in the trust - 5 of which are primary's and 2 of which are all through special needs schools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Based on quality and consistency of performance over the initial term and entirely at the clients discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000488-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,750,000 |
| Lots value | £4,750,000 |
| 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 | ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MYA CONSULTING LTD |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 19:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000488-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/supplier/postbox/Login.aspx
- https://www.orchardct.org.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ffb1.json.