--- title: "St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE" published: "2026-07-08" --- # St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender Buyer: ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c69b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is actively underway for a catering contract at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College, located in Walsall, United Kingdom. The tender, entitled "St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of school catering services. The procurement is being conducted by the college itself, a public authority in the sub-central government category, through an open competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers need to submit their responses by the deadline of 12th December 2026. The initial contract period is slated to commence on 1st April 2027 and continue until 31st March 2030, with potential renewals that could extend up to 2033. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity, with a contract value of £564,000, making it particularly appealing to catering companies capable of managing service provision for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the opportunity accessible, given its suitability considerations. Businesses with expertise in managing school catering services should consider putting forth a competitive proposal, highlighting innovative solutions that align with the college's ethos of excellence and community engagement. By securing this contract, firms could significantly elevate their profile within the public sector catering industry. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Francis of Assis Catholic College. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all College catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College is a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who live and work here to a new vision of their potential. The College has a strong Catholic ethos and is committed to providing an excellent education within the context of the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church. Students are expected to aim for academic excellence, get involved in the life of the College and help to maintain the high standards of interpersonal relationships on which we all depend. Students are challenged to reach for what is beyond their immediate grasp and aspire to great things for the benefit of others. The College is a community which has the potential to produce future leaders in society who will help to redefine and improve the world in which we live. The current catering contract has been in place for several years and we seek a catering contractor who can share our vision continuing to meet the needs of our pupils over the coming years. We are a mixed College educating pupils in the 11-18 range. The College has 1170 students on roll, of which 200 are Post 16 and are housed in their own sixth form centre. The number of students are expected to be maintained over the course of this contract. Achievement levels are expected to continue to rise over the next few years, further enhancing the standing of an already successful College in the neighbourhood. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Walsall:-School-catering-services./GA96X96EJ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/GA96X96EJ8 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 3+3 Please see PSQ Document for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064313-2026 | | 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 | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2026 | | 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 | £564,000 | | Lots value | £564,000 | | 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 | ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS9 0RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | Aldridge Central and South | | Westminster constituency | Aldridge-Brownhills | | Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064313-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064313-2026 8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/GA96X96EJ8 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Walsall:-School-catering-services./GA96X96EJ8 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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