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title: "Wellacre Academy ~ Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078815"
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# Wellacre Academy ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: Wellacre Academy  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078815

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## Summary

Wellacre Academy is seeking a supplier to provide catering services for the school in Manchester. The requirement covers school catering; the tender description does not set out a more detailed service scope. Wellacre Academy is the buying organisation, and delivery is in the Manchester area. The school describes its priorities as providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, supporting student wellbeing and helping pupils thrive. Suppliers should consider whether their school catering offer can support these aims alongside the Academy’s day-to-day catering needs.

The process reached tender: Wellacre Academy invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for clarification questions was 13 November 2026 at 12:00, and the bid deadline was 5 February 2027 at 12:00. The intended contract period runs from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with renewal options potentially extending it to 31 July 2032; the renewal description refers to a 3+1+1 arrangement. The estimated contract value is £1,241,255 including VAT. Quality carries 70% of the evaluation weighting and price 30%. There is one lot, and the notice gives an award decision date of 29 March 2027.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, so it may be relevant to independent caterers and specialist school-meal providers as well as larger catering operators. It calls for the capability to deliver a school catering service for Wellacre Academy and to work in a way that supports an inclusive, safe and welcoming school environment. Quality is the main evaluation consideration, making the service offer and its alignment with the Academy’s priorities particularly important alongside price. The procurement description directs suppliers to a PSQ for further information; bidders will need to assess the detailed requirements there, including any capability, staffing, accreditation or capacity thresholds, before deciding whether the contract fits their operation. The overall requirement is a substantial, multi-year school catering service.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Wellacre Academy. Contract Value: PS248,247 2025/26 excluding VAT Contract Length: Three {3} 1+1 years Principal: Mrs J Sharrock I am very proud to lead a school where caring and committed staff ensure that students are happy, safe and thrive. At Wellacre, we inspire our students to learn, provide opportunities which help them to achieve well and provide strong pastoral care which means our students enjoy their time at school. Through strong partnerships we work together to instil a sense of belonging for all, which enables every student to succeed and become active members of their community as they move into adulthood. Our vision, ethos and mission Our vision underpins our policies and practices: 'Working together to instil a sense of belonging for all so that every student thrives.' Our ethos provides all our students with an education which will Inspire them to learn, empower them to Achieve their full potential and enable them to Enjoy their time at school. Our mission sustains our everyday commitment to; Maintaining a school environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Providing excellence in education and creating the opportunities for every student to fulfil their potential, whatever their background or need. Ensuring strong inclusive practices are at the heart of everything we do, promoting wellbeing and equity for all. Providing the right challenge and support at the right time so everyone can experience success. Creating confident and knowledgeable students and staff with a strong sense of identity and a common purpose. Wellacre is a happy, safe and thriving school of which staff, students and their families are proud. 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-Manchester:-School-catering-services./3WJKB6HNKT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3WJKB6HNKT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+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/097265-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,241,255 |
| Lots value | £1,241,255 |
| 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 | Wellacre Academy |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 6AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Flixton |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097265-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097265-2026
  15th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3WJKB6HNKT
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-School-catering-services./3WJKB6HNKT
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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