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title: "Invitation to Tender for Catering Services Contract (Framework Agreement) at Tove Learning Trust."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b50"
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published: "2026-06-08"
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# Invitation to Tender for Catering Services Contract (Framework Agreement) at Tove Learning Trust.

Buyer: TOVE LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b50

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## Summary

The Tove Learning Trust has completed the procurement process for a Catering Services framework agreement, addressing the needs of various educational settings including primary and secondary schools within the United Kingdom, specifically regions UKF24 and UKF25. As the process has reached the award stage as of 8th June 2026, Impact Food Group Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on school catering services, and comes under the services category. Key project timelines include a contract start on 1st September 2026, with the initial contract period extending until 31st August 2029, with options to extend twice more by 12 months each to potentially 2031.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept in handling large-scale operations across diverse educational institutions. Businesses proficient in providing high-quality food services to schools will find this contract an excellent growth avenue, primarily due to its extensive reach across multiple schools within the Tove Learning Trust. The framework agreement allows for consistent engagement, making it suitable for experienced catering firms looking to leverage their expertise and expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of pupil & staff Catering Services within education settings on behalf of Tove Learning Trust.

### Lot Information

Primary Schools

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

Secondary Schools

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,630,500 |
| Awards value | £736,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TOVE LEARNING TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | ROADE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN7 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLG31 Birmingham, TLG33 Coventry, TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPACT FOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053603-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036512-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 20:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053603-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036512-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030635-2026
  1st April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://redboxportal.com/
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## Notice URLs

- https://impactfood.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.tovelearning.org.uk/contact

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