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title: "Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06922a"
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# Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06922a

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## Summary

The Central Learning Partnership Trust, a prominent Multi-Academy Trust, has initiated a tender process for catering services across its sixteen schools situated in Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. This tender is in the 'tender' stage, inviting providers for the provision of school catering services, including lunch and hospitality requirements. The process, managed by the Invictus Partnership Limited, follows an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 19 June 2026 and an award date by 26 October 2026. The contract, valued at £2,283,342, is expected to commence on 15 February 2027 for a duration of three years, with a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those adept at servicing educational institutions. Businesses with experience in managing TUPE regulations and Local Government Pension Scheme arrangements would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement's multi-stage nature encourages competitive participation, opening pathways for growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public educational sector. The allowance for SMEs suggests a welcoming environment for smaller enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the catering industry.

## 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 15 February 2027. 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.

### 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/041389-2026 |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2027 - 14 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,283,342 |
| Lots value | £2,283,342 |
| 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

- 6 May 2026 at 09:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041389-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041389-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/34E7V4V9E9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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