Virano Frameworks Ltd is seeking to establish a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of managed catering services, primarily for education settings and other eligible contracting authorities. The framework is intended to support schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges, universities and other educational bodies with the delivery of compliant, high-quality and value-for-money managed catering services. The framework will cover managed school catering and school meal services, including primary meal provision, secondary retail catering provision and mixed primary/secondary estate arrangements. Services may include menu development, food and ingredient supply, mobilisation, operational management support, compliance support, training, reporting, performance monitoring, contract management and continuous improvement under a managed service model. The framework will be awarded to one supplier only. Future call-off contracts may be awarded to the appointed supplier in accordance with the framework agreement and call-off methodology set out in the procurement documents. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum level of work, value, volume or exclusivity. Call-off contracts must remain within the scope of the framework, specification, pricing methodology and framework terms. The call-off process will be used to confirm customer-specific requirements, apply the approved pricing methodology, agree mobilisation and service-specific details and complete the relevant call-off contract. It must not be used to reopen competition or renegotiate framework terms. The framework is expected to commence on 2 November 2026 and will operate for four years. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using the open procedure and is considered suitable for the Light Touch Regime as its principal subject matter is the provision of managed school catering and school meal services.
Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence ~ Catering Tender
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of Excellence.
Cleeve School offers consistently outstanding teaching and an innovative and highly personalised curriculum, where literacy and numeracy skills are secured as firm bedrocks. We aspire to be exceptional on everything we do, and we achieve this by collaborating, both in terms of teams within the School and in terms of organisations and ‘best practice’ elsewhere.
The School provides a safe and stimulating environment, where mutual respect threads through the celebrated ethos of care, support and guidance. In preparing students for the world beyond school, we firmly believe in high standards of dress and attitude, so that good manners, tolerance and understanding underpin everything we do. Tradition is important ~ and we hold on to our traditions and high expectations, whilst also thoroughly embracing innovation and a 21st century approach to learning.
The School has a well-defined vision for the period of this catering contract: ‘Our Students and staff see our catering as first rate and as a key part of the day’s offer’ https://www.cleeveschool.net/2030-vision-and-strategy/
There are currently 1894 pupils and 210 staff, this number has increased in recent years due to housing developments in the local area. In recent years the School has made significant investments to increase the size of the well-equipped kitchen and upgrade dining room furniture. A second satellite Bistro kitchen and indoor dining area has been developed; there is one outdoor pod. The Sixth Form Centre of Excellence also have their own dedicated and separate satellite kitchen and indoor seating areas.
The catering contract being offered will commence on 1 August 2027 for an initial period of three years, concluding on 31 July 2030, and will be offered on a guaranteed performance basis, with a service on each of the 190 full academic days and by agreement for the 5 inset days. Annual spend is circa £520K.
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Gloucestershire:-School-catering-services./5YE448RN6V
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Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre of ExcellenceWAC-605112
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for All Saints’ Academy.
Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority.
Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed.
We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town of Cheltenham. We are also the top performing Christian non-selective secondary school in Gloucestershire. Pupil numbers have grown to 1115 for the academic year starting September 2026, with 180 being Sixth form pupils, who may not leave site at break or lunchtime.
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements.
The duration of the contract offered is three years commencing on 1 August 2027, concluding on 31 July 2030, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years at the discretion of the governing body.
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Cheltenham:-School-catering-services./J8HYG238EE
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/J8HYG238EE
Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services
This is for the provision of Accommodation and Catering services to the various sites for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The Accommodation and Catering Services are required at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Coesners House and catering services are required at Daresbury Laboratory and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
UKRI STFC will be hosting two further Supplier Engagement Sessions for this requirement. One being conducted on the 17th of June at Daresbury Laboratory Keckwick Ln, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4AD commencing at 1pm, the other on the 18th of June at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX commencing at 10am. Each session will last no more than 1-2 hours and a maximum of two attendees from each supplier organisation to register for the session. To book onto the Supplier Engagement Session, please submit the names, email addresses, contact phone numbers, vehicle registrations to the following email address : [email protected]. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12pm (noon) on the 16th of June 2026. Please ensure you state our reference UKRI-5482 Catering and User Over-Night Accommodation Services as part of your confirmation.