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Penrose Learning Trust - Catering Services Tender

Description: Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration, to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing Staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust, to not only raise the bar, but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed. 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 (read more...)

Summary: Penrose Learning Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of catering services across its associated schools, under the title "Penrose Learning Trust - Catering Services Tender". This public procurement, categorised under school catering services (CPV: 55524000), is being organised from East Bergholt High School in Colchester, United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 28th August 2026, with the intention to award by 22nd February 2027. This flexible competitive procurement is planned to commence on 1st August 2027, with a three-year contract and an optional extension of up to two additional years.

Floral Display Supply & Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029

Description: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR: FLORAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - OF FLOWER BEDS, PLANTERS, SHRUB AND PERENNIAL BEDS AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS CONTRACT PERIOD: OCTOBER 2026 - OCTOBER 2029 SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL Sudbury Town Council takes great pride in the appearance of our town centre and the green spaces we are responsible for and recognises the significant role that well maintained, sustainable and creative floral and plant displays play in creating an attractive and vibrant town centre. We are now inviting applications from qualified contractors for our Floral Supply and Maintenance Contract for the period October 2026 - October 2029. Timeline for applicants: Return date for Tenders by: Monday 20 July 2026 Assessment and final panel decision by: Friday 31 July 2026 Applicants notified of panel decision by: Monday (read more...)

Summary: Sudbury Town Council procured horticultural supply and maintenance services for the town’s flower beds, planters, shrub beds, perennial beds and biodiversity areas. The work is intended to maintain attractive, sustainable and creative floral and plant displays in Sudbury town centre and the green spaces managed by the council. This is a services contract in the agricultural, forestry and horticultural services category (CPV 77000000). Delivery is in Sudbury, Suffolk, at and around the council’s town-centre and other managed green-space locations. The requirement covers both supplying planting and maintaining the displays and planted areas, rather than a one-off landscaping project. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to established local or regional horticultural contractors with the resources to provide ongoing seasonal maintenance and plant supply.

Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme

Description: Stowmarket Town Council invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of a Christmas lighting scheme. The scheme will cover the town centre, from Ipswich Street (opposite The Regal), through the town centre and along Bury Street, as well as the exterior of Town Council-owned buildings, including The Regal Theatre, Milton House, and Stowmarket Community Centre. The Town Council is seeking a high-quality, design-led scheme that enhances the visual appearance of the town centre and creates a welcoming and engaging festive experience for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Summary: The Stowmarket Town Council has completed a procurement process for its "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". The process, categorized under the services industry, entailed the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of Christmas lighting across various town centre locations, including the Regal Theatre and other council-owned buildings. This procurement followed an open procedure with the contract awarded to Cozens UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), as of 27th May 2026. Following the award notice, the standstill period is set to conclude on 8th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th June 2026 and potentially extending until January 2031, under specified renewal and change conditions.

IT Support services

Description: IT Support Services Tender Document (RFP) 1. Introduction This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified IT service providers to submit proposals for the provision of comprehensive IT Support Services for Consortium Trust. The objective is to appoint a reliable partner to ensure secure, efficient, and continuous IT operations in alignment with the Trust's statutory duties, governance framework, and responsibilities to its academies, pupils, and staff. 2. Organization Overview * Organisation Name: Consortium Trust * Legal Status: Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) * Governance Structure: Board of Trustees, Accounting Officer, and Executive Leadership Team * Industry / Purpose: Education * Location(s): Suffolk and Norfolk (see list at the end of this document) * Number of Settings: 12 Primary schools, 2 Special schools, 1 private nursery plus the Central Office * Current (read more...)

Summary: CONSORTIUM TRUST procured IT support services for all settings within the Trust, including its schools and central trust offices. The requirement covers IT consultancy, strategic technology review and planning, reviews of information technology requirements, systems support, and broader IT services including consulting, software development, internet and technical support. The work is a public-sector service requirement delivered across the Trust’s settings, with support potentially required onsite at schools and central offices. Suppliers were expected either to be based in Suffolk or Norfolk or to demonstrate that they could provide onsite support throughout the Trust’s schools and offices when required. The contract also allows related services outside the core scope, including hardware, cabling and broadband.

Festive Lighting Stowmarket Town Council

Description: Design, supply (hire), installation, maintenance and de-rigging of Festive lighting. The service to include provision and decoration of the Towns Christmas tree and all festive lighting in the Town. Installation to be undertaken after Remembrance Services, 11 November but before 20th November annually. Contract Value PS20,000pa exc VAT

Summary: The Stowmarket Town Council has completed a procurement process for its "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". The process, categorized under the services industry, entailed the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of Christmas lighting across various town centre locations, including the Regal Theatre and other council-owned buildings. This procurement followed an open procedure with the contract awarded to Cozens UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), as of 27th May 2026. Following the award notice, the standstill period is set to conclude on 8th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th June 2026 and potentially extending until January 2031, under specified renewal and change conditions.

Festive Lighting Stowmarket Town Council

Description: Design, supply (hire), installation, maintenance and de-rigging of Festive lighting. The service to include provision and decoration of the Towns Christmas tree and all festive lighting in the Town. Installation to be undertaken after Remembrance Services, 11 November but before 20th November annually. Contract Value PS20,000pa exc VAT

Summary: The Stowmarket Town Council has completed a procurement process for its "Stowmarket Christmas Lighting Scheme". The process, categorized under the services industry, entailed the design, supply, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of Christmas lighting across various town centre locations, including the Regal Theatre and other council-owned buildings. This procurement followed an open procedure with the contract awarded to Cozens UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), as of 27th May 2026. Following the award notice, the standstill period is set to conclude on 8th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 15th June 2026 and potentially extending until January 2031, under specified renewal and change conditions.

Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Description: Consortium Trust is a family of schools and educational provisions with the fundamental aim to not only maintain but to enhance quality education at the centre of their communities across East Anglia. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 14 of their sites; 11 primary schools, 2 special through schools and 1 private nursery. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), from Day One of the contract. The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both (read more...)

Summary: The Consortium Trust has completed the procurement process for its tender titled "Consortium Trust tender for catering services," aimed at securing catering services across 14 sites, including primary schools, special through schools, and a private nursery in East Anglia. The procurement process, governed by the "Competitive flexible procedure" in the services category, concluded with THE PANTRY (UK) LIMITED being awarded the contract on 12th June 2026. This contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and run for three years, with potential extensions up to another two years. Key dates included the notice publication on 3rd July 2026 and the final award period ending on 11th September 2026. The Consortium Trust, based in Helmingham, served as the buying organisation, focusing on enhancing community education through the improvement of catering services.

IT Support services

Description: IT Support Services Tender Document (RFP) 1. Introduction This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified IT service providers to submit proposals for the provision of comprehensive IT Support Services for Consortium Trust. The objective is to appoint a reliable partner to ensure secure, efficient, and continuous IT operations in alignment with the Trust's statutory duties, governance framework, and responsibilities to its academies, pupils, and staff. 2. Organization Overview * Organisation Name: Consortium Trust * Legal Status: Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) * Governance Structure: Board of Trustees, Accounting Officer, and Executive Leadership Team * Industry / Purpose: Education * Location(s): Suffolk and Norfolk (see list at the end of this document) * Number of Settings: 12 Primary schools, 2 Special schools, 1 private nursery plus the Central Office * Current (read more...)

Summary: CONSORTIUM TRUST procured IT support services for all settings within the Trust, including its schools and central trust offices. The requirement covers IT consultancy, strategic technology review and planning, reviews of information technology requirements, systems support, and broader IT services including consulting, software development, internet and technical support. The work is a public-sector service requirement delivered across the Trust’s settings, with support potentially required onsite at schools and central offices. Suppliers were expected either to be based in Suffolk or Norfolk or to demonstrate that they could provide onsite support throughout the Trust’s schools and offices when required. The contract also allows related services outside the core scope, including hardware, cabling and broadband.

CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Description: To provide catering services to the Consortium Trust, a group of schools based in East Anglia. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17079. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17079 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Summary: The Consortium Trust, a group overseeing several schools in East Anglia, has completed a procurement process for catering services, marked under CPV classification 55524000. The contract, titled "CA17079 - Consortium Trust tender for catering services," was awarded through an open procedure, ensuring transparent access to potential suppliers. The process began with a tender stage and concluded at the award stage with the contract active as of 24th June 2026. The contract runs from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. This endeavour aligns with providing services across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and the Channel Islands. Interested parties initially had until 9th March 2026 to submit proposals.

All Saints Schools Trust - Catering Services

Description: All Saints Schools Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of a full daily catering service. The services at the Trust are a mix of in-house and outsourced provision. The Contractor will be responsible for the provision of a full school food catering service for the pupils and staff at the Trust schools. This will consist of full lunch service for each school day at all sites. Across the Trust there are currently 1656 pupils on roll for the academic year 2025/26. Of this figure, 585 pupils are entitled to UIFSM and a further 327 to Free School Meals. TUPE is expected to apply, details of which can be found in the tender documentation. Some members of the catering team (x 7) are members of the (read more...)

Summary: All Saints Schools Trust procured a full daily school catering service for pupils and staff across its schools. The requirement covers lunch service on every school day at all sites, combining and replacing existing in-house and outsourced provision. The Trust had 1,656 pupils on roll for the 2025/26 academic year, including 585 entitled to universal infant free school meals and 327 receiving free school meals. The service is intended to maintain and improve catering uptake through new menus, creative initiatives, modernisation and close partnership working. This is a school catering services requirement, delivered across the Trust’s schools in the Woodbridge area of Suffolk. The Trust is the buying organisation, with Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services managing the process.