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Consortium Trust tender for catering services

Consortium Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Consortium Trust

Buyer Address: Helmingham School House, School Lane, Helmingham, UKH14, IP14 6EX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Diane Herbert

Contact Email: admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01691 664234

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1020000.0 GBP
Gross: 1020000.0 GBP
Published
30 Jan 2026, 15:26
Deadline
09 Mar 2026, 10:00
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

Consortium Trust is a family of schools and educational provisions with the fundamental aim to not only maintain but to enhance quality education at the centre of their communities across East Anglia. They are seeking a contractor to provide catering services at 14 of their sites; 11 primary schools, 2 special through schools and 1 private nursery. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, which will be measured on the achievement of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), from Day One of the contract. The Client is seeking a partnership to continue to maximise the opportunity of the catering facilities and to further enhance the dining experience for both staff and students. There is an opportunity to consider investment proposals which can be used to update the current facilities.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008572-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,020,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,020,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Clarification Meet (10%)

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Food Quality & Variety of Healthy Meal Choices (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate, Social Responsibility & Added Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Relationship Management & Support (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Experience And Innovation (15%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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