The Litmus Partnership: Wellacre Academy ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Wellacre Academy

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PDBJ-8415-LXHM

Address:

Wellacre Academy, Irlam Road, Flixton
Manchester
M41 6AP
UK

Contact name:

Craig Bland

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://www.wellacre.org/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Wellacre Academy ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Wellacre Academy.
Contract Value: £248,247 2025/26 excluding VAT
Contract Length: Three {3} 1+1 years
Principal: Mrs J Sharrock
I am very proud to lead a school where caring and committed staff ensure that students are happy, safe and thrive.
At Wellacre, we inspire our students to learn, provide opportunities which help them to achieve well and provide strong pastoral care which means our students enjoy their time at school.
Through strong partnerships we work together to instil a sense of belonging for all, which enables every student to succeed and become active members of their community as they move into adulthood.
Our vision, ethos and mission
Our vision underpins our policies and practices: 'Working together to instil a sense of belonging for all so that every student thrives.'
Our ethos provides all our students with an education which will Inspire them to learn, empower them to Achieve their full potential and enable them to Enjoy their time at school.
Our mission sustains our everyday commitment to;

Maintaining a school environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive.

Providing excellence in education and creating the opportunities for every student to fulfil their potential, whatever their background or need.

Ensuring strong inclusive practices are at the heart of everything we do, promoting wellbeing and equity for all.

Providing the right challenge and support at the right time so everyone can experience success.

Creating confident and knowledgeable students and staff with a strong sense of identity and a common purpose.
Wellacre is a happy, safe and thriving school of which staff, students and their families are proud.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Total value (estimated):

GBP 1,241,255 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2027 to 31/07/2030

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2032

Delivery regions:

UKD33 - Manchester

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

13/11/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

05/02/2027 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3WJKB6HNKT

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

29/03/2027

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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