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Central Learning Partnership Trust - Catering Services Tender

Central Learning Partnership Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 17:42.

Opportunity overview

Central Learning Partnership Trust are a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen Schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. 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 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 19 October 2026. 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 Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./E8926783QP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E8926783QP

Classification

  • CPV55524000 — School catering services

Lots

  • Lot 1£1m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-066db1
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
24 Apr 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.

Special regime

lightTouch

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
24 Apr 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
20 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,026,000
Amount
1,026,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Financial Response

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Operational Response

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
85
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
19 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
18 Oct 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
18 Oct 2031, 23:59

Renewal

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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
55524000
Description
School catering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG39
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
024645-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
18 Mar 2026, 14:11
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Central Learning Partnership Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PPJX-5788-BMPX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPJX-5788-BMPX

Address

Street Address
Heath Park School, Prestwood Road
Locality
Wolverhampton
Postal Code
WV11 1RD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG39

Contact

Telephone
+442081332224

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Invictus Partnership Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PGGP-8622-HHRX
Role Details
Procurement Consultancy

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGGP-8622-HHRX

Address

Street Address
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2H 9JQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Telephone
+442081332224

Roles

procuringEntity

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Wolverhampton · UKG39 · WV11 1RD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG39 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 024645-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·