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title: "Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire - Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06537e"
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# Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire - Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd

Buyer: INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06537e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Catering Tender - 9 Schools - Staffordshire" is spearheaded by INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification in the UK. This live tender seeks to provide school catering services across nine schools in Uttoxeter and surrounding regions, categorised within the school catering services industry (CPV 55524000). The procurement method is an Open procedure, currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 30th March 2026. The contract's value is estimated at £2,800,000 (up to £3,000,000 gross) and is structured under a framework agreement with the possibility for reopening competition. Key milestones include the award period ending on 8th May 2026 and contract commencement on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2029, with potential renewal based on performance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in delivering large-scale school meal services. Due to its nature as an Open procedure, it invites a wide range of competitors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that qualify. The emphasis on criteria such as price, social value, and service delivery allows companies that can competitively innovate in food sourcing and delivery to stand out. The contract carries the promise of steady business across multiple years with the certainty of a sizeable procurement value, making it attractive for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the educational catering market.

## Notice

School Catering contract for 9 Schools in Uttoxeter and surrounding areas for the Innovate2Educate Partnership Ltd

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum of 2 years dependent on satisfactory performance during the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013243-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | UTTOXETER |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST14 8DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | East Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Burton and Uttoxeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013243-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013243-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11996

## Notice URLs

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

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