Provision of Schools Catering Services
LIFT SCHOOLScontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-058ac5Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesclosed for bids
Estimated value
£95.0m
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
5
0 awarded
Published
05 Jan 2026
Deadline 16 Feb 2026
Description
Provision of school meals and additional catering services at Lift Schools , in accordance with all relevant statutory requirements , good practice guidelines and to provide good quality, nutritious meals at an affordable price.The service will be an integral part of the school day where pupils will be able to take a nourishing meal in a pleasant and orderly environment which aids in curriculum attainment.
Scope
- Reference
- T281-ITT
- Total value
- £95,000,000 excluding VAT£97,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2031Possible extension to 31 Aug 2033
1 Plus 1
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 55524000
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Lift Schools will base the award of the Contract on the most advantageous tender. At the highest level, value for money in respect of this ITT will be divided into three high-level award criteria: a. Charges (cost) Weighted 30% b. Technical Evaluation (Quality) National Weighted 25% Technical Evaluation (Quality) Regional Weighted 25%. C. Supplier Client Visits Primary Weighted 10% Supplier Client Visits Secondary Weighted 10% Each of these high level criteria will be assessed separately, using the methods described in this document. At the end of the evaluation the three marks will be brought together (using the above weightings) to result in an overall percentage score. The Tenderer (s), per region , with the highest overall score will, providing it meets the requirement and providing Lift Schools decides to proceed, be awarded the contract. | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 10 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 16 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 5 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Region | — | active |
| 2 | Southwest Region | — | active |
| 3 | Midlands Region | — | active |
| 4 | London & South | — | active |
| 5 | East Region | — | active |