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Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Reach South Academy Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Reach South Academy Trust

Buyer Address: Reach South Academy Trust c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, UKK41, PL1 4RL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lucy Gittins

Contact Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01276 673896

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
8599110.0 GBP
Gross: 8599110.0 GBP
Published
20 Jan 2026, 12:05
Deadline
17 Apr 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004760-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Plymouth

Lot Description: Lot 1 ~ Plymouth

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,856,600.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (30%)

Lot Title: Exeter

Lot Description: Lot 2 ~ Exeter

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,095,895.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (30%)

Lot Title: Bournemouth

Lot Description: Lot 3 ~ Bournemouth

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 1,165,125.00

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (70%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (30%)

Lot Title: Salisbury

Lot Description: Lot 4 ~ Salisbury

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 286,075.00

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (70%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (30%)

Lot Title: Gloucestershire & Wiltshire

Lot Description: Lot 5 ~ Gloucestershire & Wiltshire

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 1,195,415.00

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 5 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (70%)

Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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