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title: "Trinity Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender"
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# Trinity Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d2a

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## Summary

The Trinity Catholic High School in Essex is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for catering services. The procurement, titled "Trinity Catholic High School ~ Catering Tender," falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, highlighting its relevance in the public sector. The procurement invites bids through an open procedure, with submissions accepted electronically by 2 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2026, running until 31 July 2029, with potential renewal options extending up to 2031. The school serves approximately 1600 pupils and 150 staff across two sites, making this an exciting partnership opportunity for catering service providers.

For businesses, this tender represents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for those specialising in school catering services. With an annual revenue of around £400k from existing breakfast, morning break, and lunchtime services, providers can contribute to and benefit from the school's commitment to enhancing the health and wellbeing of its community. The tender emphasizes quality and price as award criteria, presenting SMEs as well-suited candidates due to its inclusive nature. Companies with a robust understanding of catering logistics across multi-site operations and those able to adapt to timetable changes will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this £2 million contract.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Trinity Catholic High School services. Please note that this PSQ is running concurrently alongside the ITT. You will need to register separately for both the PSQ and the ITT. If you have any questions around the PSQ or the ITT please use the message centre feature in the ITT section of LTMS. The school is presenting an exciting opportunity to partner with a specialist Catering Supplier that is able to deliver their vision of promoting the health and wellbeing of their circa 1600pupils and 150 staff through the catering provision. The school operates over two sites, both with their own kitchen and serveries. There is a two week lesson cycle which moves different year groups and classes over both sites. A recent timetable change, In January 2026, has meant that the flow of pupils has completely changed, so the catering teams on both sites are relearning supply/ demand under the new timetable. The rule of thumb is that at Break and at Lunchtime, that students should eat at the site that they are on and then move to the site where their next lesson is. The two sites are around 6 minutes walk apart. Current catering sales revenue is around PS400k per annum, over three services - breakfast, morning break and lunchtime over the two sites. Currently there are 4 till service points (three in main servery and a separate pod) on the Mornington Road site and 2 till points on the Sydney Road campus, all replicating the same service offer where possible. At lunchtime main meals vary daily but will include hot entrees with appropriate accompaniments, vegetarian alternatives, jackets & fillings and a selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Each entree is bundled with Drink and dessert to make up the meal deal. The sixth form is nominally catered for by the adjacent pod on the Monington site, but this has not been consistently manned by the current caterer. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Essex:-School-catering-services./MQ372875BV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MQ372875BV

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 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 | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ~ CATERING TENDER |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG8 0TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Monkhams |
| Westminster constituency | Chingford and Woodford Green |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017399-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/AWZW7482W7
- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/MQ372875BV
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MQ372875BV
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Essex:-School-catering-services./MQ372875BV
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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