INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD is
using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Title: |
Penrose Learning Trust - Catering Services Tender |
| Notice type: |
UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: |
INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Nature of contract: |
Services |
| Procedure: |
Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: |
Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration, to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing Staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust, to not only raise the bar, but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed.
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 2027.
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. |
| Published: |
30/06/2026 11:29 |
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Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Penrose Learning Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PWVN-4882-WHDW
- Address:
East Bergholt High School, Heath Road, East Bergholt
Colchester
CO7 6RJ
UK
- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- operations@invictuspartnership.com
- Telephone:
- +442081332224
- Website:
- https://www.penroselearningtrust.uk/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Competitive flexible procedure
- Dynamic market OCID:
- Not provided
- Competitive flexible procedure description:
- This procurement will be a multi-stage tender process. The PSQ will be followed by an initial shortlisting, with successful suppliers invited to the next stage of the process. The ITT will follow, with a second shortlisting and the top scoring bidders will be invited to the presentation stage.
- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- No
- Dynamic market:
- No
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
Light touch
Scope
- Title:
- Penrose Learning Trust - Catering Services Tender
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Penrose Learning Trust is a group of Schools that firmly subscribes to their mission of excellence through collaboration, to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Schools that work within the Trust have a culture of sharing best practice, supporting each other when times are tough and allowing Staff to use their skills and talents across the Trust, to not only raise the bar, but to develop Staff to use their talents to help others succeed.
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 2027.
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-Colchester:-School-catering-services./96M4Z3TEX6
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://invictus-inport.com/respond/96M4Z3TEX6
- Total value (estimated):
GBP 2,588,580 excluding VAT
GBP 2,588,580 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/08/2027 to 31/07/2030
- CPV classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.
- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 31/07/2032
- Delivery regions:
UKH - EAST OF ENGLAND
- Award criteria:
Name: Financial Response / Weighting: 15
Name: Operational Response / Weighting: 85
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided
- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 28/08/2026 Time: 12:00
- Deadline for requests to participate:
- 28/08/2026 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://invictus-inport.com/respond/96M4Z3TEX6
- An electronic auction will be used:
No
- Languages that may be used for submission:
English
- Award decision date (estimated):
- 22/02/2027
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- Yes
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- Yes
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Other organisations
- Contracting authority:
- Invictus Partnership Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PGGP-8622-HHRX
- Address:
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
UK
- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- operations@invictuspartnership.com
- Telephone:
- +442081332224
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- Procurement Consultancy
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
