Mosaic Schools Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b5Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 28 May 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

11 Jun 2026

Description

Mosaic School Learning Trust (MSLT) - a family of 10 schools across Bromley and Kent - is seeking a forward-thinking catering partner to help us deliver on our mission: Achieving Excellence for Every Child, Every Day Our vision is to power inspirational learning, develop curiosity and foster determination to succeed. We now invite bids from catering providers who share this commitment and can partner with us to reflect our values and principles in their services. Mosaic Schools Learning Trust (MSLT) formed in September 2024 combining Connect Schools Academy Trust & Compass Academy Trust to form a new dynamic Trust of ten strongly performing schools across Bromley and Kent. We are now seeking to appoint a single catering contractor to partner with us in order to: • Deliver Healthy, Balanced Menus aligned with government nutrition standards; tailored to diverse dietary needs, including allergies, cultural preferences, and special requirements. • Promote Inspiring & Engaging Experiences through interactive food education—building curiosity, positivity, and lifelong healthy habits. • Champion Sustainability & Equality by sourcing locally, minimising waste, and upholding Mosaic’s commitments to Respectful, Resilient, and Resourceful values. • Foster Collaboration with school staff, leadership teams, and families, acting as a positive and accountable member of the Trust community. • Ensure Consistency and Quality across all 10 schools, from menu planning to service delivery and reporting, while accommodating each school’s unique character and location. The Trust would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from August 2026 to July 2029 with the options of a 2-year extension and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Trust and its schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with schools for the duration of this contract. Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4b5
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2031

+2 Please see PSQ document for more information.

CPV classifications
55524000
Contract locations
London, 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

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

28 May 2026

Contract start

31 Jul 2026

Contract end

31 Jul 2029

Awarded to
OD
CH 08093774
SME