Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Reach South Academy TrustcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

5

0 awarded

Published

20 Jan 2026

Deadline 17 Apr 2026

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

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0609d3
Total value
£8,599,110 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2031

1+1 Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
55524000
Contract locations
South West England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1quality70.00%
Criterion 2price30.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
16 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
17 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W287ZU2K5D
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Lots · 5 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Plymouthactive
2Exeteractive
3Bournemouthactive
4Salisburyactive
5Gloucestershire & Wiltshireactive