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title: "Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Elevate MAT Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692f8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Framework Agreement for Catering Services at Elevate MAT Schools

Buyer: ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692f8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Elevate Multi Academy Trust aims to establish a Framework Agreement for Catering Services across its 18 schools, currently in the tender stage. With Elevate Multi Academy Trust serving as the buying organisation, this opportunity is categorised under school catering services, with a strategic focus on transitioning towards a hub-cooking structure from the existing cook-on-site method. Based in Thirsk, United Kingdom, potential bidders will have the opportunity to participate in site visits from 6th to 10th July 2026. The tender process operates under an open procedure, with the final submission deadline set at the end of summer 2026. Key evaluation steps, including reference site visits, are planned for September 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2027 and could run for up to 10 years, accommodating potential extensions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale catering services, particularly those capable of managing and implementing a centralised hub-cooking model. It presents an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), capable of demonstrating innovation and cost-efficiency. The framework also allows for the potential expansion of services to additional schools over time, enhancing long-term business stability. Businesses interested in this opportunity must be prepared to engage with the Trust's change management objectives and potentially invest in facility improvements, making it ideal for those looking to establish a long-term partnership with a dynamic educational trust.

## Notice

Catering Procurement Process for September 2027. Elevate MAT are an 18 School Multi Academy Trust. The Scope for Procurement is for a Contract Catering Partner delivery of services across all Trust Schools. The Procurement will be looking at supporting change management. The Trust plan to move from the status quo cook-on-site at most of their schools, towards a hub-cooking centralised and delivered out structure, across all Academy schools. Their vision is to move to the hub delivery by the close of Year 1 contract year. Invitation to Tender Documents will ask for bidders to present costings based on the status quo, and additionally alternative proposals to review all operational efficiencies and present costings for the hub delivery with timescales. Tender notice will go live early June 2026 with site visit opportunity for all interested parties 6th-10th July 2026 across the 18 schools. This will be a Trust-led walk around and contractors will be able to discuss with representatives in an open forum. The Tender deadline will be close of the Summer holiday period, with evaluation and reference site visits in September 2026. The long lead time to mobilisation, will enable the awarded contracting partner, to fully understand the services and agreement ahead of contract start. Any interested parties are welcome to contact Red Box Consultancy Services to discuss the upcoming opportunity. The Framework will be established to enable additional schools to join the contract at a later date as the Trust grows and develops throughout the contract term. Potential investment required in facilities to enable the changes to occur. Overall, the Trust are looking to create efficient, compliant catering services through hub production. Potential for extended tenure of the contract between 5-10 years for the investment and service model to be effective.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 possible 1 year extensions beyond the 5 year initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056456-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | THIRSK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO7 3SF |
| 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 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056456-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 08:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041751-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056456-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041751-2026
  7th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.redboxportal.com/dashboard
  Documents will be made available early in June 2026- in preparation for participation, please contact admin@redboxcs.com and request access to register for the portal. This will involve uploading verified SQ documentation to allow participation. The portal is open to all potentially interested parties. All submissions and documents will be held through www.redboxportal.com If you are interested in participation, Red Box Consultancy welcome initial discussion around the opportunity prior to tender commencing.

## Notice URLs

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

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