The Litmus Partnership: Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Reach South Academy Trust

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PBGB-3854-CJJH

Address:

Reach South Academy Trust c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4RL
UK

Contact name:

Lucy Gittins

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

https://www.reachsouth.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

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 17 Schools within Reach South Academy Trust:
1.Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN
2.Goosewell Primary Academy, Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD
3.High Street Primary Academy, High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ
4.Hill View Primary Academy, Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD
5.Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU
6.Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ
7.Millbay Academy, The Red House, 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EG
8.Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ
9.The Peak Academy, Drake Lane Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HD
10.Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ
11.Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL), Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU
12.Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA
13.Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL
14.The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 ODS
15.Thomas Hall School, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD
16.UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL
17.A new build school, currently known as Gloucestershire Academy For Inspirational Learning (GAIL) in Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucestershire.
Trust’s website: https://www.reachsouth.org/
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 August 2026, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension 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.

Please see PSQ Document.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Plymouth:-School-catering-services./W287ZU2K5D

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W287ZU2K5D

Total value (estimated):

GBP 8,599,110 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Lots

Description:

Lot 1 ~ Plymouth

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 4,856,600 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2031

Delivery regions:

UKK41 - Plymouth

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Description:

Lot 2 ~ Exeter

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1,095,895 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2031

Delivery regions:

UKK4 - Devon

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Description:

Lot 3 ~ Bournemouth

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1,165,125 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2031

Delivery regions:

UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Description:

Lot 4 ~ Salisbury

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 286,075 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2031

Delivery regions:

UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Description:

Lot 5 ~ Gloucestershire & Wiltshire

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 1,195,415 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/07/2031

Delivery regions:

UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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:

16/02/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

17/04/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W287ZU2K5D

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

01/06/2026

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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