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title: "Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066db1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST"
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# Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066db1

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## Summary

The Central Learning Partnership Trust, a dynamic multi-academy trust operating across Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire, is inviting tenders for comprehensive catering services within its network of sixteen schools. As part of this public procurement process, the Trust seeks providers to deliver lunch, hospitality, and free issue catering services, with consideration given to the transfer of existing staff under TUPE regulations. The procurement process, initiated on 18th March 2026, includes stages such as PSQ shortlisting, ITT, and presentations, concluding with final awards by 20th July 2026. The contract will commence on 19th October 2026, lasting three years, with a potential extension of two years, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 24th April 2026. This tender falls within the 'School catering services' category, engaging competitive flexible procedures, above threshold, and offers an estimated contract value of £1,026,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those with experience in educational environments. The competitive flexible procedure covers multiple procurement stages, encouraging businesses to showcase their quality and operational capabilities. Firms suited to compete are those that reliably manage large-scale catering and hospitality services, especially those capable of ensuring seamless continuity in staff arrangements under TUPE regulations—an advantageous quality for SMEs. The Trust's commitment to a long-term partnership enhances business stability for successful bidders, fostering growth and expansion possibilities. Engaging with this tender presents a valuable chance for businesses aiming to solidify their market presence in the educational sector and establish strong local connections within the regions served by the Trust.

## Notice

Central Learning Partnership Trust are a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen Schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 19 October 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./E8926783QP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E8926783QP

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,026,000 |
| Lots value | £1,026,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Additional buyers | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV11 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024645-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024645-2026
  18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/E8926783QP
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E8926783QP
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./E8926783QP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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