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title: "North Lincolnshire School Group Framework Catering Tender 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab41"
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# North Lincolnshire School Group Framework Catering Tender 2026

Buyer: RPJ3 GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab41

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "North Lincolnshire School Group Framework Catering Tender 2026" is being facilitated by RPJ3 Group, a public authority at the sub-central government level. The aim is to establish a multi-supplier framework for catering services for an initial group of 12 schools, with additional schools potentially joining later. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in North Lincolnshire. Currently in the tender stage, key timelines include the expression of interest deadline on 29th June 2026, site surveys and a tender briefing anticipated for mid-September 2026, and tender submissions due by mid-October 2026. The process employs a competitive flexible procedure, entailing a pre-qualification stage leading to tender invitations. This framework will initially run for three years, starting 1st April 2027, with options to extend for up to two further years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with robust local infrastructure and capabilities in providing high-standard catering services. Companies with strengths in adaptability, value delivery, and resource management will be well-suited to compete, particularly if they maintain strong relief cover and insurance compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express interest, given the framework's inclusivity criteria and flexible nature. With a substantial contract value and the likelihood of extended service demands, successful bidders can look to expand their market presence and foster long-term growth through this public-sector collaboration.

## Notice

The North Lincolnshire School Group (NLSG) 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 the schools. There are initially 12 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 April 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 April 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 mid-September 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-October 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-November 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/051799-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200,000 |
| Lots value | £7,200,000 |
| 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 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051799-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051799-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643181
  PSQ Document for the NLSG framework catering tender 2026

## Notice URLs

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

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