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PP-10173 Co-op Academies Trust Catering

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST

Buyer Address: 1 Angel Square, Manchester, UKD33, M60 0AG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@coopacademies.co.uk

Buyer Name: Place Group Ltd

Buyer Address: The Regent, Chapel Street, Penzance, UKK30, TR18 4AE, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Miranda Farland

Contact Email: Miranda.Farland@place-group.com

Contact Telephone: +448452577050

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
31930000.0 GBP
Gross: 38316000 GBP
Published
12 Nov 2025, 15:27
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
15894210 - School meals
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Co-op Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust with schools located in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Staffordshire. Their portfolio of schools includes around 38 academies across these areas, serving primary, secondary, and special schools, as well as a college of which 32 will be involved in this tender. The trust currently receives catering provision from the local authority as well as other privately owned incumbents. At the sole discretion of the Trust any future schools that the Trust may incorporate into the Trust will also be added to the contract. Any additional schools will co-terminate to the end same end date of the initial contract. The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to the Client. It is the Client’s expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, supply of foodstuffs, consumables and light equipment where required and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Supplier will also be expected to provide hospitality at certain school events both during and outside of school core hours. The Client will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities. The Successful bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with Government’s minimum nutritional and food based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends and promote uptake. The Successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers that include; School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the Successful Bidder will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements in delivering the catering services. Further information on the Client’s requirements can be found in the tender package. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. The Contract is split into Lots.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073264-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Greater Manchester

Lot Description: Co op Academy Belle Vue Co op Academy Broadhurst Connell Co op College Co op Academy Manchester Co op Academy Medlock Co op Academy New Islington Co op Academy North Manchester Co op Academy Swinton

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 12,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 14,400,000

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 (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 2 - West Yorkshire 1

Lot Description: Co op Academy Beckfield Co op Academy Delius Co op Academy Parkland Co op Academy Penny Oaks Co op Academy Smithies Moor Co op Academy Princeville Co op Academy Southfield & Grange

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 6,670,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 8,004,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 3 - West Yorkshire 2

Lot Description: Co op Academy Brierley Co op Academy Brownhill Co op Academy Nightingale Co op Academy Priesthorpe Co op Academy Woodlands

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 4,775,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 5,730,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 4 - Staffordshire

Lot Description: Co op Academy Clarice Cliff Co op Academy Florence MacWilliams Co op Academy Friarswood Co op Academy Glebe Co op Academy Grove Co op Academy Hamilton Co op Academy Northwood Co op Academy Stoke on Trent

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 7,100,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 8,520,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 5 - Merseyside

Lot Description: Co op Academy Hillside Co op Academy Portland Co op Academy Woodslee

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value: GBP 1,385,000

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 1,662,000

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 5 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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