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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Comberton Village College - Catering Services Tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | Comberton’s overriding aim is for Students to become ‘caring, confident and capable’. The School’s Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton’s only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences. The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, 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. |
| Published: | 11/02/2026 10:12 |
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Scope
Description: Comberton’s overriding aim is for Students to become ‘caring, confident and capable’. The School’s Students conduct themselves incredibly well and are fantastic ambassadors for CVC; they contribute to the calm, purposeful environment that is characteristic of the School. However, academic achievement is far from Comberton’s only focus; the School believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that all Students, regardless of their background or need, access an exceptional range of experiences.
The School are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within its catering outlets, 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-Cambridge:-School-catering-services./CJAV795P79
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://invictus-inport.com/respond/CJAV795P79
Total value (estimated):
GBP 1,872,600 excluding VAT GBP 1,872,600 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
01/08/2026 to 31/07/2029
CPV Classifications:
55524000 - School catering services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/07/2031
Delivery regions:
UKH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Financial Response / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Operational Response / Weighting: 85
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 13/03/2026 Time: 12:00Deadline for requests to participate: 13/03/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/CJAV795P79
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 15/06/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
The CAM Academy Trust, PCHZ-1888-DPGW
c/o Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6FR, United Kingdom
Tel. +442081332224, Email: operations@invictuspartnership.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.catrust.co.uk/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None