Buyer Name: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Buyer Address: C/O Iftl, Fairfields Primary School Apollo Avenue, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK11 4BA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: centraloperations@iftl.co.uk
School Catering Services
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: Catering Consultancy Bureau
Buyer Address: The Old Court House, 26a Church Street, Bishops Stortford, UKH23, CM23 2LY, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Bill Campbell
Contact Email: bill@ccbltd.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 07516044132
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1000000 GBP
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1000000 GBP
Published
24 Sep 2025, 14:04
24 Sep 2025, 14:04
Deadline
05 Dec 2025, 12:00
05 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
55524000 - School catering services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description
The Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi academy trust is seeking suitably qualified suppliers to provide the catering services to 14 of its schools, (13 Primary 1 Secondary) within the Milton Keynes and Corby areas. Companies will be required to provide, catering and hospitality services to its Pupils, staff and Students. Companies are requested in the first instance to register their interest to Bill Campbell Catering Consultancy Bureau bill@bbcltd.co.uk The Tender Process will be conducted compliant to Public Sector procurement requirements and may require a preliminary Supplier Qualification stage. Deadline for registering interest in this opportunity is Friday 3rd October, Further information will be supplied to interested companies.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059327-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 - North Milton Keynes
Lot Description: Catering services for 5 x primary schools
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract
Lot 1 Value: GBP 300,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Ability to Deliver (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot Title: Lot 2 - South Milton Keynes
Lot Description: Catering services for 6 primary schools including 3 delivered services
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract
Lot 2 Value: GBP 300,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Ability to Deliver (60%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 - Glebe Farm All Through School
Lot Description: Catering services for primary and secondary including breakfast, break and lunch services
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Has Options: Yes
Lot 3 Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract
Lot 3 Value: GBP 300,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Ability to Deliver (60%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot Title: Lot 4 - Corby, Northamptonshire
Lot Description: Catering services for 2 x Primary Schools (850 pupils & 500 pupils)
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Has Options: Yes
Lot 4 Options: Due to the nature of the Multi Academy Trust, additional schools may be offered during the term of the contract
Lot 4 Value: GBP 100,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 100,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Ability to Deliver (60%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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