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title: "Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e015"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP"
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# Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender

Buyer: TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e015

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## Summary

The Tapestry Learning Partnership, a buyer formed through the merger of two multi-academy trusts, has initiated a competitive tender process for the provision of catering services across its network of schools located in Nottingham, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11 September 2026. The contract for these school catering services, which is valued at £6,750,000, will commence on 1 August 2027 and will last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The selected procurement method is an open, multi-stage tender involving a pre-qualification questionnaire followed by initial and subsequent shortlisting stages, concluding with a presentation from top-scoring bidders. This process is covered under public procurement regulations and accommodates TUPE regulations concerning the transfer of existing staff.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those experienced in large-scale operations and equipped to manage various service aspects, such as breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services within school settings. The procurement is inclusive of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enhancing opportunities for a diverse range of suppliers to participate. With an emphasis on quality service provision, as reflected in the high weighting for operational response in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate robust service delivery capabilities and innovation in catering will likely find this tender highly suitable. Engaging in this process could not only expand a supplier’s client base but also bolster their portfolio within the public-sector education market.

## Notice

Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2027. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-catering-services./D472GU9A2V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075709-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,750,000 |
| Lots value | £6,750,000 |
| 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 | TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 7AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 11:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075709-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075709-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V
- https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-catering-services./D472GU9A2V
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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