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| Title: | S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | The Litmus Partnership |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). This is a Lotted tender process for three Schools. The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 12. Lot 1 Claregate Primary School, Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV 6 9JU https://www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk/ Lot 2 Christ Church Federation, comprising: Christ Church CE (VC) Infant School & Nursery, Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EL Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG https://www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/ It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all three Schools as one contract, however, there is the option for each Lot to award their contract individually. 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 02 April 2026 and concluding on 01 April 2029, 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. 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 Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term. The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number 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. Please see PSQ Document for more information. |
| Published: | 13/10/2025 11:45 |
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Scope
Description: This tender process is a collaborative project, undertaken by The Litmus Partnership Ltd on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S). This is a Lotted tender process for three Schools.
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the following Schools within S4S Cluster 12.
Lot 1
Claregate Primary School, Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV 6 9JU
https://www.claregateprimaryschool.co.uk/
Lot 2
Christ Church Federation, comprising:
Christ Church CE (VC) Infant School & Nursery, Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EL
Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG
https://www.christchurchfederation.co.uk/
It is expected that any bidding contractor will submit for all three Schools as one contract, however, there is the option for each Lot to award their contract individually.
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 02 April 2026 and concluding on 01 April 2029, 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.
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 Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the West Midlands, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.
The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number 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.
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-Wolverhampton:-School-catering-services./W2VBFGU747
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W2VBFGU747
Total value (estimated):
GBP 1,044,440 including VAT
Lots
Lot 1 : Claregate Primary School
Description: Please see PSQ document for more information.
Value (estimated):
GBP 608,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
02/04/2026 to 01/04/2029
CPV Classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
01/04/2031
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 70
Lot 2 : Christ Church Federation
Description: Please see PSQ Document for more information
Value (estimated):
GBP 436,440 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
02/04/2026 to 01/04/2029
CPV Classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
01/04/2031
Delivery regions:
UKG39 Wolverhampton
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 70
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 07/11/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 09/01/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: LOT 1: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W2VBFGU747
LOT 2: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/FSE8ZUY7J3
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 18/02/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
S4S Cluster 12 ~ Catering Tender, PZDW-5274-MRBM
Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG, United Kingdom
Tel. 01276673880, Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None