The Litmus Partnership: Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Inclusive Schools Trust

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PXWJ-8741-JJDN

Address:

Inclusive Schools Trust, Lionwood Infant & Nursery School, Telegraph Lane East
Norwich
NR1 4AN
UK

Contact name:

Howard Allen

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://www.inclusiveschoolstrust.co.uk/

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

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Inclusive Schools Trust.
The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 6 primary schools of the trust.
The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly.
The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st November 2026 to the 31st October 2029 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extensions with mutual agreement would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a fixed ceiling price per annum for the provision of catering services.
The Trust intends its’ schools to be open for 190 days, to achieve the 39 weeks of the teaching curriculum.
The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools as well as hospitality and free issue requirements of the schools ad hoc.
The client would like to see innovative delivery of emerging food trends that are seen on the high street and in retail outlets that pupils and their families frequent and therefore need to be reflected in the school dining rooms. The ITT documentation presents detailed specifications for each school against which bidders can present confident proposals.
Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on evidenced consumption at a rate agreed yearly in line with government funding with associated sales and costs included within the pricing models. The successful Supplier will be expected to maximise the sourcing of fresh produce on a local basis, as well as provide support on educating the pupils in healthy eating and where food comes from.
Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price.
The T/O value of the current contract is £575k per annum.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Norwich:-School-catering-services./4N6JMEKRY4

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/4N6JMEKRY4

Total value (estimated):

GBP 2,875,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/11/2026 to 31/10/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/10/2031

Delivery regions:

UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk

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:

14/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

14/08/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

PSQ Link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/4N6JMEKRY4

ITT Link: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/566A539468

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

22/09/2026

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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