Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust Framework Catering Tender 2026
The Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust (MECMAT) are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the Trust to source catering services for its schools.
There are initially 17 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.
It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3
The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.
This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in April 2027 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the Trust schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in April 2027 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the Trust. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ’s the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for mid-September 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-October 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in mid-November 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).
Liverpool Primary School Group Catering Framework Tender 2026
The Liverpool Primary School Group are seeking to procure a number of providers for a multi-supplier framework for catering services. The main objective of this procurement exercise is to deliver the procurement of a framework that will enable the collaborative group to source catering services for its schools.
There are initially 10 schools in this framework, however, other schools may call off later.
It should be noted that it is not mandatory for schools to use this framework. Schools will only call off from this agreement if they have a requirement to do so. It is envisaged the number of contractors on the framework will be between 1 and 3
The provision of the service must demonstrate the best value approach and be flexible in its delivery and operation to ensure that the needs and ethos of individual schools are supported.
This framework process is targeted to have a catering contract in place to commence in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. Please note that this process covers all catering services within the collaborative group schools with full tender costings and proposals for the schools for a contract start in in March 2027 for the initial direct award schools. These details will be further explained in the ITT documents. The process will be through a competitive flexible procedure commencing with a participation stage to create a select bidder list following analysis of a PSQ document (within which the scoring criteria will be included). The nature of the contract demands a good local infrastructure to provide and maintain the level and standard of catering services and support required by the collaborative group. Labour resource/relief cover is very important. We have set a minimum Employer's (compulsory) liability insurance of 10,000,000 GBP). Following the analysis of PSQ’s the selected bidders will be invited to attend site surveys and tender briefing initially planned for early July 2026. Tender response deadline is planned as Mid-August 2026 and it is envisaged that interviews will take place in early October 2026. The contract will be for a 3 +1 +1 period (5 years in total including the option to extend for 1 + 1years after the initial 3 year term).
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed framework for the supply and distribution of a variety of Food & Drink concepts to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).
The duration of this Closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years.
The annual spend through the Closed Framework is estimated at £3m
The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 4 years) is estimated at £40m
The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:
Food Concepts (Lots 1-6):
Chicken Concepts to include all chicken concepts such as fried chicken, gyros, kebabs, marinated options, Korean fried chicken etc.
Pizza, Flatbreads & Pasta including school-compliant ranges of pizza, pasta and sauces.
Asian & Global Cuisine including ready-to-eat meals, sushi, snacks, and grocery staples/ingredients for cookery / convenience stores. This lot also includes cuisines not covered by other lots.
American Classics such as Hot dogs and burgers, mac & cheese, grilled cheese, Tex/Mex, loaded fries and South American favourites such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole, and pozole.
Coffee Shop concepts and ingredients for sale in coffee shops include (but are not limited to) pasties, sandwiches/wraps, jacket potatoes, salad bowls, and cakes.
Sweet Treats such as waffles, ice cream, and pancakes.
Inclusion of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options across all lots.
Drinks Concepts (Lots 7 & 8):
Drinks (Non-Alcoholic) Functional and low/no-alcohol options, including kombucha and adaptogen-infused drinks. Also includes teas (including iced teas), bubble tea, and café-style drink concepts.
Drinks Premium (Non-Alcoholic) as above but where quality is already established—products are available in stores/shops and/or may be branded (no need to complete sampling).
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDNorth West5 Jun 2026WAC-591170
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Private SectorTender 4 notices
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd.
This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030.
The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13 geographic lots to encourage SMEs to participate. The aim is to award multiple suppliers across the 13 lots.:
• Lot 1 London
• Lot 2 North West
• Lot 3 North East
• Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber
• Lot 5 West Midlands
• Lot 6 East Midlands
• Lot 7 South East
• Lot 8 South West
• Lot 9 East
• Lot 10 North Wales
• Lot 11 South Wales
• Lot 12 Scotland
• Lot 13 Northern Ireland
Suppliers are not restricted to the number of lots they can apply for.
The national annual spend through the Framework is estimated to be £11.25m to a maximum £45,000,000.00 over the full 4 years. Lot specific values are not known. The value nationally is shared between all geographic lots.
The scope of products to be covered within the framework are as follows:
Whole Fruit, Whole Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products & Bread Products
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITEDNorth West10 Jun 2026WAC-592563
CA17831 - Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Tender for Catering Services
To provide catering services at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College based in Liverpool.
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Bellerive FCJ Catholic CollegeNorth West15 Jun 2026WAC-597600
PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.
Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2023/S 000-014644 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.
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Private SectorTender
Canteen and Catering Services
PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the provision of Canteen and Catering Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.
Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2023/S 000-014644 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.