[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]

[Information]

[Published]

[ExpireDate]: 29-10-2025

[ExternalReference]: 2025-530984

[FtsReference]: 2025-057924

[FtsS09F02ContractNotice]

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)
06982127
Unit G.05B, Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SF
UK
Contact person: Trevor Armstrong
Telephone: +44 1212365100
NUTS code:  UKG31 -  Birmingham
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98246&B=OAT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Catering Services Framework - Light Touch
Reference number:  103549
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55524000  -  School catering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

A Catering Services framework for the utilisation of up to 45 schools within a Multi-Academy-Trust environment.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - North Region
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents for full details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 11500000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to expiry
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Northeast Region (1)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKC -  NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents for full details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2100000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to expiry
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Midlands Region (1)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKG -  WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UKF -  EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents for full details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 14600000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to renewal
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - East Region (1)
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKH -  EAST OF ENGLAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents for full details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 13000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to expiry.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - London Region (1)
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKI -  LONDON
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents for full details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to expiry
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 - South Region (1)
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55524000  -  School catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ -  SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Birmingham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4100000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
One year prior to expiry.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

See Tender Documents

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  See Tender documents.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

See tender documents.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  42
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  29/10/2025
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until:  27/01/2026
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  29/10/2025
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
Electronic
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Procurement Staff - electronic

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
12 December 2025
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Ormiston Academies Trust
Unit G.05B, Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 1SF
UK
Telephone: +44 1212365100

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK