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INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD: The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender

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Notice Summary
Title: The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: INVICTUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short 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.
Published: 02/12/2025 10:40
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UK4: Tender notice Published 02/12/2025

The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

The Moorlands Primary Federation


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PRJM-5786-YRBN


Address:


c/o St. Werburgh’s C.E. (A) Primary School, Holt Lane, Kingsley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST10 2BA
UK


Contact name:

Not provided


Email:

operations@invictuspartnership.com


Telephone:

+442081332224


Website:

https://www.tmpf.staffs.sch.uk/mat/


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:

The Moorlands Primary Federation - Catering Services Tender


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


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





Total value (estimated):


GBP 824,970 excluding VAT

GBP 824,970 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




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:


UKG24 - Staffordshire CC

UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire



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:

09/01/2026 Time: 12:00


Deadline for requests to participate:

09/01/2026 Time: 12:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://invictus-inport.com/respond/87RMY6J3WH


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

25/05/2026



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