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Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen

Description: Norse Commercial Services are completing a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen foods and beverages across the East of England, the South East, and the South West regions for Norse catering establishments, which includes education, non-education, the workplace, corporate, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare - the majority of Norse catering establishments within the education sector. The Contract is planned to commence 15th February 2027.

Summary: Norse Commercial Services Limited is buying ambient, chilled and frozen food and beverages for its catering establishments. Customers include education, workplace, corporate, hospitality, leisure and healthcare settings, with most establishments in education. Deliveries cover the East of England, South East and South West. The requirement is for food and drink supply across the buying group’s operations, rather than catering services. The procurement is a single-lot opportunity and is identified as food, beverages and related products (CPV 15000000). Norse Eastern Limited, Norse South West Limited and Medway Norse Limited are also named as buyers, alongside Norse Commercial Services Limited.

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for Ambient and Chilled Grocery Products for Education Authority NI

Description: The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of Ambient and Chilled Grocery Products and Fresh Muffins. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not (read more...)

Summary: The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is considering a contract to supply ambient and chilled grocery products and fresh muffins for the Authority and other Northern Irish educational bodies. The product range spans general foodstuffs, biscuits and cakes, sugar products, pasta, coffee and tea, condiments and seasonings. This is a goods supply requirement intended to establish a robust, value-for-money arrangement for educational catering. Suppliers should assess whether they can provide a broad grocery range and serve the Authority and participating educational bodies across Northern Ireland. The planned procurement is currently at the scoping stage: EANI is consulting the market to inform its internal planning and any later procurement.

Catering Services and Associated Goods

Description: Reference: ACPHCS0001 Description: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust intends to procure a contract for the provision of catering services and associated goods across schools within the Trust. The procurement is intended to support the continued delivery of high-quality, safe, nutritious and value-for-money school meals whilst promoting pupil wellbeing, healthy eating, inclusion and sustainability. The Trust currently operates across a number of schools and is reviewing its future catering arrangements in advance of the expiry of its current catering contract in July 2027 Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust currently comprises 10 primary schools serving approximately 3500 pupils total, across Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Trust reserves the right to include additional schools that may join the Multi-Academy Trust during the lifetime of the contract. The scope is expected to include: * (read more...)

Summary: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust plans to procure school catering services and related goods for its schools in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Trust has 10 primary schools serving about 3,500 pupils, and may add schools that join during the contract. Work is expected to cover daily meal preparation and service, including free, infant free and paid meals; breakfast clubs, hospitality and event catering; menu planning and nutrition; food safety and allergen controls; staffing and training; contract management and reporting; sustainability, food waste reduction and responsible sourcing; and catering consumables. The service is intended to provide safe, nutritious, good-value meals while supporting pupil wellbeing, healthy eating and inclusion.

Catering Services and Associated Goods

Description: Description: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust is considering the procurement of a single supplier contract for the provision of catering services and associated goods across schools within the Trust. The procurement is intended to support the continued delivery of high-quality, safe, nutritious and value-for-money school meals whilst promoting pupil wellbeing, healthy eating, inclusion and sustainability. Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust currently comprises 10 primary schools serving approximately 3,500 pupils total, across West Midlands Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Trust reserves the right to include additional schools that may join the Multi-Academy Trust during the lifetime of the contract. The scope is expected to include: Daily meal preparation and service Free School Meals (FSM), Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) and paid meal provision Breakfast clubs, hospitality and special events Menu (read more...)

Summary: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust plans to procure school catering services and related goods for its schools in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Trust has 10 primary schools serving about 3,500 pupils, and may add schools that join during the contract. Work is expected to cover daily meal preparation and service, including free, infant free and paid meals; breakfast clubs, hospitality and event catering; menu planning and nutrition; food safety and allergen controls; staffing and training; contract management and reporting; sustainability, food waste reduction and responsible sourcing; and catering consumables. The service is intended to provide safe, nutritious, good-value meals while supporting pupil wellbeing, healthy eating and inclusion.

Danes Educational Trust

Description: Catering Services Opportunity Invitation to Tender - Catering Services Across 13 Schools within Danes Educational Trust Danes Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional, innovative and collaborative catering partner to deliver high-quality catering services across its family of 13 schools, comprising 6 Primary Schools and 7 Secondary Schools. As a dynamic and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, Danes Educational Trust is committed to providing outstanding educational environments where pupils and students can flourish. The Trust recognises the vital role that food, nutrition and the dining experience play in supporting wellbeing, educational outcomes and the development of healthy lifelong habits. Consequently, the Trust is seeking a catering provider that shares its vision, values and commitment to excellence. The successful catering partner will be responsible for delivering fresh, nutritious and (read more...)

Summary: Danes Educational Trust is seeking a catering partner to provide school meals across its 13 schools: six primary and seven secondary schools. The service covers fresh, nutritious and appealing food for pupils, students and staff, with menus compliant with School Food Standards and responsive to feedback and differing needs across school phases. The provider is also expected to create welcoming dining experiences, encourage healthy eating and greater meal participation, and support food education, wellbeing and sustainability initiatives. The Trust is based in Chorleywood; delivery is across its schools in the United Kingdom. The work is school catering and meal provision (CPV 15894210).

CA18527 - Danes Educational Trust

Description: Catering Services Opportunity Invitation to Tender - Catering Services Across 13 Schools within Danes Educational Trust Danes Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional, innovative and collaborative catering partner to deliver high-quality catering services across its family of 13 schools, comprising 6 Primary Schools and 7 Secondary Schools. As a dynamic and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, Danes Educational Trust is committed to providing outstanding educational environments where pupils and students can flourish. The Trust recognises the vital role that food, nutrition and the dining experience play in supporting wellbeing, educational outcomes and the development of healthy lifelong habits. Consequently, the Trust is seeking a catering provider that shares its vision, values and commitment to excellence. The successful catering partner will be responsible for delivering fresh, nutritious and (read more...)

Summary: Danes Educational Trust is seeking a catering provider to serve pupils, students and staff across its 13 schools: six primary schools and seven secondary schools. The service covers preparing and providing fresh, nutritious meals and developing appealing menus suited to different age groups, dietary needs and school settings. The Trust wants engaging dining experiences that encourage healthy eating and increase participation, with food provision compliant with School Food Standards. The provider will also work with school leaders and stakeholders, engage school communities in improving the offer, and contribute to food education, wellbeing and sustainability initiatives. The Trust is based in Chorleywood, and the catering service is required across its school estate.

Provision of Foods and Beverages: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen

Description: Norse Commercial Services are planning to complete a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen foods and beverages across the East of England, the South East, and the South West regions for Norse catering establishments, which includes education, non-education, the workplace, corporate, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare - the majority of Norse catering establishments within the education sector. The Tender is estimated to be advertised circa 9th October 2026. The Contract is planned to commence 15th February 2027.

Summary: Norse Commercial Services Limited is buying ambient, chilled and frozen food and beverages for its catering establishments. Customers include education, workplace, corporate, hospitality, leisure and healthcare settings, with most establishments in education. Deliveries cover the East of England, South East and South West. The requirement is for food and drink supply across the buying group’s operations, rather than catering services. The procurement is a single-lot opportunity and is identified as food, beverages and related products (CPV 15000000). Norse Eastern Limited, Norse South West Limited and Medway Norse Limited are also named as buyers, alongside Norse Commercial Services Limited.

GFC27 Supply & Distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled & Catering Supplies

Description: The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen, Chilled foods and Catering supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this (closed) framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The annual spend through the (closed) Framework is estimated at PS80m The total spend through the (closed) framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at PS320m The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods. meat, poultry, (read more...)

Summary: The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) plans to establish a framework for supplying and distributing food and catering supplies to its university, college, local authority and wider public-sector members and clients. Products include ambient groceries such as canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces and drinks; chilled goods including dairy, bacon, cured meats and sandwich fillings; and frozen meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread and pastry products. Specialist vegan and vegetarian foodservice products and relevant catering supplies are also in scope. The procurement is for goods, with distribution included. The buying organisation is based in Manchester; supplies are intended for TUCO members and clients across the public sector.

School Meals Contract

Description: The objectives of this project are to have successfully procured a school meals service which meets the needs of governors, schools, pupils and their families by the deadline agreed with governors and schools. Funding for this contract is made up as follows: Paid Meals: Meal price collected from parents directly by contractor. Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM): schools are allocated PS2.61 per pupil/per day and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor. Pupil Premium Free School Meals (FSM): schools are allocated the meal price (currently PS523.28 per pupil per annum), and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor.

Summary: Reading Borough Council plans to procure a school meals service for schools in Reading. The contractor will provide meals to pupils, with paid meals sold to parents and free school meals funded through schools. The service is intended to meet the needs of school governors, schools, pupils and their families. The procurement covers school-meal services (CPV 55523100), delivered in Reading. The contract’s funding model combines income collected directly from parents for paid meals with school payments for Universal Infant Free School Meals and Pupil Premium free school meals. Schools will be invoiced directly for both funded meal categories, with calculations based on pupil uptake recorded on census day.

School Meals Contract

Description: The objectives of this project are to have successfully procured a school meals service which meets the needs of governors, schools, pupils and their families by the deadline agreed with governors and schools. Funding for this contract is made up as follows: Paid Meals: Meal price collected from parents directly by contractor. Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM): schools are allocated PS2.61 per pupil/per day and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor. Pupil Premium Free School Meals (FSM): schools are allocated the meal price (currently PS523.28 per pupil per annum), and calculations are based on census day uptake. Schools are invoiced directly by the contractor.

Summary: Reading Borough Council plans to procure a school meals service for schools in Reading. The contractor will provide meals to pupils, with paid meals sold to parents and free school meals funded through schools. The service is intended to meet the needs of school governors, schools, pupils and their families. The procurement covers school-meal services (CPV 55523100), delivered in Reading. The contract’s funding model combines income collected directly from parents for paid meals with school payments for Universal Infant Free School Meals and Pupil Premium free school meals. Schools will be invoiced directly for both funded meal categories, with calculations based on pupil uptake recorded on census day.