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title: "Provision of Outsourced Catering Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-05-17"
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# Provision of Outsourced Catering Service

Buyer: ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0

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## Summary

St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, located in Exeter, UK, initiated a tender process for the Provision of Outsourced Catering Service. The procurement pertains to the services category, specifically school catering services, and targets an audience in Ireland. The procurement process, managed with an open procedure, involved an enquiry period concluding on 29th March 2026 and a submission deadline of 30th March 2026. Ultimately, no tender submissions were received, leading to the cancellation of the award, as announced on 17th May 2026. The procurement stage had progressed to completion, with a notable legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the catering industry, particularly those focusing on educational settings. With a financial scope of up to £2.4 million, service providers could have expanded their operations while aligning with an institution's educational values. Businesses offering innovative, sustainable catering solutions with robust compliance in dietary needs could have been highly competitive in this process. Although this particular opportunity did not proceed to award due to a lack of submissions, similar future procurements may offer lucrative growth prospects for SMEs in the catering sector who meet stringent quality and operational criteria.

## Notice

This tender opportunity has been issued by St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust ("the Trust") and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an Outsourced Catering Service (the Service"). The Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, offering a service that is aligned to the vision, values and ethos of the Trust. b. operate a standard approach across schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service with a continuous drive in relation to uptake and participation, which ensures UIFSM and FSM reaches and stays >95%, offering innovative solutions and ideas. c. have appropriate processes and procedures in place for individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements, religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements d. demonstrate a centralised contract management approach, including a robust complaints management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. e. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the Trust in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. f. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision. g. provide signage and marketing for the service. h. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045163-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing; PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 May 2026 at 17:36 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045163-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009240-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045163-2026
  17th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009240-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102112&TID100107334&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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