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Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender

Tapestry Learning Partnership · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 05:07.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV55524000 — School catering services

Lots

  • Lot 1£6.8m

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-06e015
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
11 Sept 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
11 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
15 Mar 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,750,000
Amount
6,750,000
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
1 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2032, 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
UKF1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
075709-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Aug 2026, 12:51
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Tapestry Learning Partnership
Id
GB-PPON-PYTC-5264-WRRN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYTC-5264-WRRN

Address

Street Address
Sherwood Rise, Nottingham Road
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG7 7AR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF14

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 · Nottingham · UKF14 · NG7 7AR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 075709-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·