Sheffield South East Trust Cluster ~ Catering Tender
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Sheffield South East Trust Cluster, a cluster of schools which have come to market in a collaborative way.
•Contract start date: August 1st
•Contract value: 4.4m Per year, excluding VAT.
•Contract length: Three {3} +1 +1
•Number of schools: 44 {7 in one Trust}
The Sheffield South East Trust is leading a city wide collaborative initiative to deliver a new, shared catering service across Sheffield schools from September 2027. By working in partnership, we will unlock economies of scale that deliver greater value and shared benefit. This network brings together schools of all sizes and settings inner city and rural alike bound by a shared commitment to excellence. Our holistic, inclusive approach is designed to enhance learning and secure lifelong outcomes for every pupil in our care. We recognise that collective action delivers far more than working in isolation: together, we build stronger foundations for children and their families, raising aspirations across our region.
Mark Dunker, CFO, of Sheffield South East Trust has brought on board the Litmus Partnership to stand alongside us—guiding, shaping, and delivering the very best future for every single pupil in our care. Led by unshakeable purpose and crystal clear vision, we are driven to find nothing less than the perfect solution for the young people in our schools. This project has grown from a shared hope into something truly extraordinary over these past months: 36 school leaders have now united, standing together to choose a contractor who will match our ambition and deliver the absolute highest standards in food, care, and service.
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-Sheffield:-School-catering-services./DZMYQGAEME
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Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior Schools ~ Catering Tender
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Dare Royd and Mackie Hill Junior and Infant Schools.
The expected annual value is £129,000 with a contract length of 3 years plus optional 2 x 1-year extensions.
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill are independent schools who work together for the benefit of the community they serve. Both schools wish to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the school catering requirement, but also who will take an interest in the school, the pupils’ educational activity and the community. Whilst the winning contractor will contract with each school separately, the schools will not appoint separate contractors following completion of this process.
Dane Royd has 360 pupils, including nursery, its values are Perseverance; Respectful; Open- Minded; Understanding; Determined; (PROUD). The school has a stand-alone kitchen service healthy and nutritious meals to their pupils. They have outsourced the meal provision to a catering contractor and is coming to the end of a 5-year contract. The school requires a new contract to commence on 1st August 2027.
Mackie Hill has 172 pupils; relationships are at the heart of everything they do. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood. Alongside this nurturing approach, they hold high expectations of both their children and our staff - in behaviour, presentation and effort – because they believe that children flourish when they are supported to aim high.
The school motto, “kind hearts, ambitious minds,” captures their vision perfectly. They are committed to developing kind, compassionate young people with strong self-esteem, curiosity and the motivation to achieve the very best they can. They want their children not only to succeed academically, but also to grow into thoughtful, confident members of society.
Mackie Hill meal service is prepared and cooked at Dane Royd, then transported to Mackie Hill.
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-Wakefield:-School-catering-services./656Y95UJK6
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/656Y95UJK6
Dane Royd and Mackie Hill Infant and Junior SchoolsWAC-663883
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust, located in Hull are putting the catering contracts out to tender in their 7 primary schools and 3 secondary schools, with a contract start date of 1st April 2027. You will be bidding for all the schools and the Trust will be able to select their preferred company from the companies shortlisted to make presentations.