The Litmus Partnership: Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

UK-Plymouth: School catering services.

Scope

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

Lots

Lot 1 : Plymouth
Description: Lot 1 ~ Plymouth
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:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30



Lot 2 : Exeter
Description: Lot 2 ~ Exeter
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:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30



Lot 3 : Bournemouth
Description: Lot 3 ~ Bournemouth
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:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30



Lot 4 : Salisbury
Description: Lot 4 ~ Salisbury
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:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30



Lot 5 : Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
Description: Lot 5 ~ Gloucestershire & Wiltshire
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:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30


   

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 16/02/2026 Time: 12:00Tender 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

Procedure

Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure

Contracting authority

       Reach South Academy Trust, PBGB-3854-CJJH
       Reach South Academy Trust c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL, United Kingdom
       Tel. 01276 673896, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
       Contact: Lucy Gittins
       Address of the buyer profile: https://www.reachsouth.org/

Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None