Penrose Learning Trust - Catering Services Tender

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Estimated value

£2.6m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

30 Jun 2026

Description

Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration, to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing Staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust, to not only raise the bar, but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2027. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-School-catering-services./96M4Z3TEX6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/96M4Z3TEX6

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfe4
Total value
£2,588,580 excluding VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2030
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2032

In agreement with the client an option to extend for a further one period of up to two years.

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

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Financial Responseprice15.00%
Operational Responsequality85.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
28 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://invictus-inport.com/respond/96M4Z3TEX6
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure