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title: "Liverpool Primary School Group Catering Framework Tender 2026"
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# Liverpool Primary School Group Catering Framework Tender 2026

Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Liverpool Primary School Group Catering Framework Tender 2026 is being managed by RPJ3 Group, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the UK. This tender is specifically designed for school catering services and is aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework to serve a group of schools in the Wirral area, with an initial focus on ten schools. Other schools may join the framework later. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage with a competitive flexible procedure in place. Key dates include a submission deadline for expressions of interest by 1st June 2026, a response deadline anticipated in mid-August 2026, and expected interviews in early October 2026. The contract, valued up to £6,000,000, is expected to start on 1st March 2027 and will last for 3 years, with the possibility of extending for two additional one-year periods.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for catering businesses with a robust local infrastructure and the ability to deliver high-standard, flexible services that meet the diverse needs of the schools involved. Companies specialising in school catering services and possessing the required Employer's liability insurance of at least £10,000,000 are likely to be strong contenders. The competitive framework allows for multiple suppliers, offering SMEs a fair chance to compete. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate excellent value in both financial and qualitative aspects, with a focus on maintaining a high standard of service throughout the contract period. The flexible procurement method also means that there is room for new participants over time, potentially increasing business opportunities as more schools opt into the framework.

## Notice

The Liverpool Primary School Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the collaborative group to source catering services for its schools. There are initially 10 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later. It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3 The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported. This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the collaborative group schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the collaborative group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ's the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-August 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 +1 years therefore 5 years in total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041194-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | RPJ3 GROUP |
| Locality | WIRRAL |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH46 3SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Leasowe and Moreton East |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 15:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041194-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041186-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041194-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041186-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=639266
  PSQ Document for the LPSG framework catering tender 2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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