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title: "Penk Valley Academy Trust - Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069833"
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buyer: "PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST"
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# Penk Valley Academy Trust - Catering Tender

Buyer: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069833

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## Summary

The Penk Valley Academy Trust, located in Penkridge, Stafford, is seeking tenders for the provision of full catering services across six of its seven schools. This public procurement is categorised under school catering services and will follow a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement method is selective, and the process requires an initial participation stage, followed by a tender and presentation stage. The contract, starting on January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2029, is valued at GBP 2,400,000 gross, with the possibility of a further two-year extension. The expression of interest deadline is set for June 9, 2026, and the award decision will conclude by October 19, 2026. The trust is committed to supporting its schools in delivering excellent educational services and requires an innovative caterer to enhance its dining facilities significantly.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for catering companies wishing to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly those specialising in education services. Businesses well-suited to compete will have a track record of delivering high-quality school catering services, an ability to manage similar contracts under a Local Government Pension Scheme, and the capacity to innovate and enhance participation. The tender will be evaluated based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) principles, prioritising overall value, quality, and sustainability over price alone. This opportunity is particularly aligned with SMEs, as the tender structure allows for flexible service delivery options tailored to varying school needs. This contract could foster strategic growth for caterers within Staffordshire and potentially open doors for further expansion in the local education sector.

## Notice

Penk Valley Academy Trust (the Contracting Authority) invites tenders for the full supply of catering services to six of its seven schools. The successful Supplier will be required to provide school catering services to: Marshbrook First School, NOR 189 Princefield First School, NOR 276 Penkridge Middle School, NOR 500 St Mary & St Chad CofE First School, NOR 178 St John's CofE First School, NOR 78 The Rural Enterprise Academy, NOR 240 The schools are located in Penkridge, Stafford. The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 January 2027 and concluding on 31 December 2029, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the Trust. The current services are operated in-house and the service delivery maybe awarded by variants, all or in part, within the group of schools: Group 1 - All of the Schools Group 2 - Included Schools: - Marshbrook First School - Princefield First School - St Mary & St Chad CofE First School - St Johns CofE First School - The Rural Enterprise Academy The Contracting Authority is not bound to accept an offer from any supplier(s) following the Tender process. Other variants maybe accepted. Penk Valley Academy Trust, located in Penkridge, Staffordshire comprises seven schools. The Trust's mission is to support schools in providing an excellent educational service to the local community and beyond. The Trust core values are Collaboration, Challenge, Curiosity and Care. The Contracting Authority is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: - Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff - Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site teams - Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year - Will create a positive dining environment - Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters Note that TUPE will apply to this contract and that there are currently members of staff employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Suppliers must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status. It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be readily provided.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option for an extension for two further one year periods - 3+1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044133-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| 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 | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ASKJAK CONSULTANCY |
| Locality | PENKRIDGE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST19 5RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Molyneux |
| Westminster constituency | Sefton Central |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044133-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044133-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://askjak.co.uk
- https://askjak.co.uk/home/current-tenders/
- https://askjak.co.uk/home/current-tenders/ORcontactingtheconsultantbyemail:andrew@askjak.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.penkvalley.co.uk/

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