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title: "Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026"
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# Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026

Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602dd

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## Summary

The RPJ3 Group, a sub-central government public authority based in Wirral, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026". This initiative aims to establish a multi-supplier framework to provide catering services to the Trust's schools initially covering six schools, with potential for additional schools to participate later. The procurement is being conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, with a procurement method characterised as selective. Key dates include a tender response deadline in late March 2026, with anticipated contract commencement in August 2026. The contract will span three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, potentially reaching a total of five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the catering services industry, particularly those with robust local infrastructure capable of meeting high service standards. Businesses specialising in school catering services, classified under CPV code 55524000, would be well-positioned to participate. The process is suited to SMEs aiming to expand within the UK, given the selection criteria that cater to such enterprises. The framework agreement allows for up to three participants, offering a chance for new market entrants to compete and demonstrate value through a combination of financial viability and quality offerings. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate flexibility and a capability for reliable labour resource management, underscoring the importance of addressing both qualitative and quantitative aspects in submissions.

## Notice

The Mersey View Learning Trust are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the Trust to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 6 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in August 2026 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in August 2026 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early March 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as late March 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in late April 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 +1 years therefore 5 years in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001878-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | RPJ3 GROUP |
| Locality | WIRRAL |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH46 3SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001878-2026
  9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=627836
  PSQ Document for the Mersey View Learning Trust Catering Framework Tender 2026

## Notice URLs

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

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