UK-Cornwall: Catering services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Atlantic Centre, Trenance Leisure Park, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.celtrust.org/
NUTS Code: UKK3

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: Yes
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity:
Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Cornwall Education Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender
Reference number: Not Provided

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
55520000 - Catering services.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES

II.1.4) Short description: The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 9,598,744.86

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
Not Provided

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Main site or place of performance:
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services across the Trust, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 September 2025, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years.
The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.
The Trust are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within both Primary and Secondary Schools. The successful contractor will already have adequate resource, contract support and operational flexibility within the South West region, that is to be deployed to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term.
The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that some of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.
The Trust wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process:
1.The provision of a colourful, healthy and balanced food offer. This should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements.
2.An innovative and flexible menu offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers.
3.A suitable, effective marketing campaign in order to maximise on sales revenue, thus resulting in a cost efficient service.
4.A strong relief network to ensure absences, both short and long term, can be covered.
5.Improved sustainability across the estate, in order to achieve the Trust’s longer term strategic goals towards carbon neutrality.
6.A partnership with the successful contractor in order to develop the existing service.
It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement across the Trust. The management team should be proactive in communicating directly with School Leaders, as well as through frequent contract review meetings to ensure that the Trust is up to date with the performance of the contract, both financial and operational.
This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained and supported catering team across the Schools, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.
There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. The monthly invoice should be supported by a breakdown of the contract’s financial performance against budget.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice - this contract has already been awarded.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Restricted


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
A dynamic purchasing system was set up: No

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2025/S 000-001845



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 30/06/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

Contractor (No.1)
Cater Link Limited, 03732298
Earley West, 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 9,057,906
Total value of the contract/lot: 9,598,744.86
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=964694911
VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Atlantic Centre, Trenance Leisure Park, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/07/2025

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Bodmin College
Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1DD, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://mainsite.bodmincollege.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKK3

2: Contracting Authority
Brannel School
Rectory Road, ST Stephen, Cornwall, PL26 7RN, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://brannel.com/our-school-2/
NUTS Code: UKK3

3: Contracting Authority
Carclaze CP School
St Pirans Close, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3TF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.carclazesch.org/website
NUTS Code: UKK3

4: Contracting Authority
Fowey Primary School
Windmill, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.fowey-ji.cornwall.sch.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

5: Contracting Authority
Lostwithiel Primary School
Bodmin Hill, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0AJ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.lostwithiel.cornwall.sch.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

6: Contracting Authority
Luxulyan School
Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5EE, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://luxulyan.eschools.co.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

7: Contracting Authority
Mevagissey Community Primary School
Old Road, Trewinney, Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26 6TD, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.mevagisseysch.org/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

8: Contracting Authority
Mount Charles School
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://mount-charles.eschools.co.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

9: Contracting Authority
Newquay Junior Academy
Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.newquayjunior.net/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

10: Contracting Authority
Newquay Primary Academy
Yeoman Way, Tretherras Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SL, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.newquayprimary.net/web/
NUTS Code: UKK3

11: Contracting Authority
Newquay Tretherras School
Trevenson Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BH, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://tretherras.net/
NUTS Code: UKK3

12: Contracting Authority
Penrice Academy
Charlestown Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3NR, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.penriceacademy.org/
NUTS Code: UKK3

13: Contracting Authority
Poltair School
Trevarthian Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BZ, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.poltairschool.co.uk/
NUTS Code: UKK3

14: Contracting Authority
Pondhu Primary School
Penwinnick Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DS, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.pondhu.cornwall.sch.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

15: Contracting Authority
Port Isaac Academy
Mayfield Road, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3RT, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://www.portisaacschool.co.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3

16: Contracting Authority
St Mewan CP School
St Meqan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7DP, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Main Address: https://st-mewan.eschools.co.uk/web
NUTS Code: UKK3