Staffordshire University Academies Trust - Catering Services Tender
Staffordshire University Academies Trust · published 28 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 4 Dec 2026, 12:00 · questions by 4 Dec 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £3,080,400 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Jul 2030
- Where
- West Midlands
- Categories (CPV)
- 55524000 School catering services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Financial Response (price)15%
- Operational Response (quality)85%
Description
Staffordshire University Academies Trust was formed in 2011. The Trust set itself four core objectives, in order to equip their pupils with outcomes and real-life skills that prepare them for the digital world whilst giving them the resilience to adapt to their circumstances and lived experiences. 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-Stoke-On-Trent:-School-catering-services./478GSU3AB4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/478GSU3AB4
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