--- title: "Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender Buyer: INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a4.json) ## Summary The Inclusive Schools Trust is inviting tenders for catering services for its six primary schools located in Norwich, United Kingdom, under an open procurement method termed as a competitive flexible procedure. This active tender, titled "Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender," falls under the industry category of School Catering Services (CPV: 55524000). Bidders must submit their proposals by 14th August 2026, with the contract award decision expected by 22nd September 2026. The contract, valued at £2,875,000, spans from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with the possibility of two one-year extensions subject to mutual agreement. The procurement aims to innovate catering services within the existing facilities, exploring modern food trends while ensuring value for money. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies proficient in school catering services, particularly those emphasising local sourcing and educational support in healthy eating. Enterprises able to introduce novel and appealing food options, while managing pricing effectively within government funding constraints, stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, providing them a chance to secure a substantial contract in a competitive yet flexible bidding environment. The Trust is looking for a provider who can offer not just service delivery but also educational growth to align with the Trust's objectives. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Inclusive Schools Trust. The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 6 primary schools of the trust. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st November 2026 to the 31st October 2029 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extensions with mutual agreement would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a fixed ceiling price per annum for the provision of catering services. The Trust intends its' schools to be open for 190 days, to achieve the 39 weeks of the teaching curriculum. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools as well as hospitality and free issue requirements of the schools ad hoc. The client would like to see innovative delivery of emerging food trends that are seen on the high street and in retail outlets that pupils and their families frequent and therefore need to be reflected in the school dining rooms. The ITT documentation presents detailed specifications for each school against which bidders can present confident proposals. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on evidenced consumption at a rate agreed yearly in line with government funding with associated sales and costs included within the pricing models. The successful Supplier will be expected to maximise the sourcing of fresh produce on a local basis, as well as provide support on educating the pupils in healthy eating and where food comes from. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The T/O value of the current contract is PS575k per annum. 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-Norwich:-School-catering-services./4N6JMEKRY4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/4N6JMEKRY4 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 1+1 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/064769-2026 | | 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 | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,875,000 | | Lots value | £2,875,000 | | 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 | INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 4AN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064769-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064769-2026 9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/4N6JMEKRY4 - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/566A539468 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-School-catering-services./4N6JMEKRY4 - 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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