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title: "The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services"
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# The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services

Buyer: THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664eb

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## Summary

The Propeller Academy Trust, located in Wantage, UK, is inviting tenders for their school catering services under the procurement title "The Propeller Academy Trust - Catering Services." This opportunity is within the services industry category, focusing on school catering services, with an overall contract value of £859,525. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the expression of interest deadline is set for 16th April 2026. This competitive flexible procedure follows a selective procurement method and is conducted by Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited. Notably, this process includes submission stages such as the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender, aiming to eventually shortlist three suppliers for presentation and award stages. The main activities will occur at schools within the UKJ14 region, aiming for a start date of 15th February 2027.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those capable of offering innovative menu ideas and service improvements. Firms with experience in managing catering services in educational establishments, especially those adhering to the Light Touch Regime, are well-suited to compete. The potential for contract extensions and the focus on service innovation present further opportunities for businesses to enhance operational efficiency and reputation. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to establish a prominent position in the specialised catering market and build long-term relationships with a public authority sector in the UK.

## Notice

The Propeller Academy Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The Propeller Trust is dedicated to supporting young people with special needs The services at the Trust schools are a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the relevant schools. This will consist of breakfast and morning breaks at some sites and full lunch service for each school day at the relevant sites as per the MoI. Across the Trust there are currently 323 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 26 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 101 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the catering team 4 are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and all details are in the tender documentation. The Trust is keen to further increase uptake and continue the good work already in place for catering. It wishes to do so by working closely with the successful contractor in developing and continuously improving the service and partnership during the period of the contract and by introducing innovative and creative ideas as submitted in the tender process and ongoing. The Trust is aware that there are always opportunities to improve and modernise. They are interested in ensuring that the caterers provide the best possible service, introducing new menu ideas and initiatives so that pupils are all eating and utilising the service regularly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of 3 years as well as the 2 optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2028-03-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,762 |
| Lots value | £429,762 |
| 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 | THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MINERVA PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WANTAGE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX12 9ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Norden |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 09:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020718-2026
  9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
  All documents are being provided on publication of this Tender Notice. They will be hosted, and are freely available, on the In-tend portal for Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.minervapcs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thepropelleracademytrust.org.uk/

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