--- title: "Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY" published: "2026-03-20" --- # Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender Buyer: SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender" is being facilitated by Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, located in North Hykeham, Lincoln. The tender aims to secure catering services for the Academy, classified under "School catering services" (CPV: 55524000). The process is currently at the Tender stage, initiated on 20th March 2026. The tender offers a competitive flexible procedure with an end date for submissions set for 24th July 2026. Key contacts include Neil Cook, who can be reached via tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk or telephone at 01276 673896. The three-year contract commencing on 1st January 2027 is open to extension until 31st December 2031. The total estimated value of the procurement is £1,940,000. This opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale operations suitable for educational institutions like the Academy, which has a pupil roll expected to grow. Businesses that provide innovative meal solutions and efficient dining management would find this tender especially advantageous. Companies that are registered as SMEs are suitably encouraged to apply, given the contract conditions favour such entities. Successful bidders will have the chance to showcase their services to a community-focused educational environment, reinforcing their brand presence and securing long-term partnerships in the education sector. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (SRPA). Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is an 11 - 18 comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. The Academy provides rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom resulting in a great education. Our school is very special for many reasons. We have fantastic staff, who inspire and support students to succeed, and our ethos provides a calm and caring learning environment which you can feel as you walk around the Academy. We place strong emphasis on community values and believe every student is an individual. We believe it is crucial to celebrate everyone's successes and varied talents. The Academy pupil roll is expected to increase during the term of this contract. The contract will commence on 1 January 2027 for an initial period of three years, ending on 31 December 2029, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of two years at the discretion of the governing body. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements. There are currently circa 1310 pupils, including 114 in Sixth form from September 2025 and currently 259 pupils are eligible for Free School Meals. There is indoor seating in the main dining area for circa 243 pupils, with an ancillary seating area of 160 for pupils having cold meals or packed lunches. The School currently has two outside food pods with canopy covered seating for circa 288 pupils, but there is outside space to seat circa 1000 if required. Please see PSQ Document for more information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 3+2 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/026004-2026 | | 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 | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,940,000 | | Lots value | £1,940,000 | | 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 | SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN6 9AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Hykeham Central | | Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 18:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026004-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026004-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/HB46P83M5M - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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