---
title: "5 Dimensions Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06012d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "5 DIMENSIONS TRUST (RM&C)"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# 5 Dimensions Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST (RM&C)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06012d

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## Summary

The 5 Dimensions Trust, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is seeking competitive bids for its catering contracts covering all its schools. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves a competitive flexible procedure with an expression of interest deadline set for 17th February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically school catering services, with operations based in Milton Keynes, UK. The selected company will manage the schools as a single lot, beginning 1st August 2026, with potential renewal after three years dependent on performance.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in providing school catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with submission guidelines outlined clearly in the tender documents. Bidders must complete the necessary documentation and can submit digitally. The competitive nature of the tender encourages businesses to leverage high-quality service offerings to win the contract, paving the way for growth in the public sector education supply chain.

## Notice

5 Dimensions Trust is putting its catering contracts out to tender in its school with a contract start date of 1st August 2026. You will be bidding for all the Schools as one Lot and the Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Renewal possible after 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001145-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST (RM&C) |
| Additional buyers | RM&C CONSULTANTS LTD |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK8 0PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Goring |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001145-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmandcconsultants.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk

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