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The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

The Moorlands Primary Federation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Moorlands Primary Federation

Buyer Address: c/o St. Werburgh’s C.E. (A) Primary School, Holt Lane, Kingsley, Stoke-on-Trent, UKG24, ST10 2BA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: operations@invictuspartnership.com

Contact Telephone: +442081332224

Buyer Name: Invictus Partnership Limited

Buyer Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, UKI31, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
824970.0 GBP
Gross: 824970.0 GBP
Published
02 Dec 2025, 12:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55524000 - School catering services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF) is a Multi Academy Trust consisting of ten small, happy and rural primary Schools within the Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding areas. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2026. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Stoke-on-Trent:-School-catering-services./87RMY6J3WH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/87RMY6J3WH

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078855-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 824,970.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 824,970.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial Response (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Operational Response (85%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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