---
title: "Catering Contract Three Spires Trust (Wolverhampton)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d432"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THREE SPIRES TRUST"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Catering Contract Three Spires Trust (Wolverhampton)

Buyer: THREE SPIRES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d432

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Three Spires Trust is currently in the tender stage for a catering contract, which involves services for three schools in Wolverhampton. The industry category is school catering services, with a total estimated value of £4,500,000. The procurement process uses a selective method under UK legislation 2023/54 and is managed through a competitive flexible procedure. Businesses interested in participating must submit their expression of interest by 4th September 2026, with the contract expected to be awarded by 1st February 2027 and commencing on 1st April 2027. The contract duration is set until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions until 2032.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specializing in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational settings. The process includes a qualification stage where suppliers' business profiles, references, and technical capabilities are evaluated, highlighting the importance of a robust portfolio. This is a two-stage process aimed at identifying suppliers with the best quality and competitive pricing, thus opening doors for SMEs to secure a foothold in the public sector. Suitable businesses will benefit from a substantial contract value and the possibility of future extensions if both parties agree. This presents a lucrative growth opportunity for enterprising catering businesses looking to expand within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking a single supplier to provide catering to three of its schools in Wolverhampton. Two secondary schools and one primary school. The Trust reserves the right to add other schools currently in the Trust and for any new schools joining the Trust to the contract should it be required. The successful supplier will be required to gain admitted body status to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be 2 x 12 month extensions available should both parties agree in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070747-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 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 | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | £3,750,000 |
| 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 | THREE SPIRES TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMY CONSULTANCY EXPERT ADVICE LTD |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070747-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070747-2026
  27th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://bidiful-teamportal.app/p/aceadvice

## Notice URLs

- https://threespirestrust.org/
- https://www.ace-advice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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