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All Saints’ Academy ~ Catering Tender

All Saints’ Academy · Education

In brief

All Saints’ Academy is looking for suppliers for catering work (South West).

The estimated value is £1,815,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 15 January 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 15 January 2027

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 70% · Criterion 2 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 54 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for All Saints’ Academy. Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority. Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed. We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town…Read the full description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for All Saints’ Academy. Our Academy has excellent, modern facilities and a staff team who aim to provide a caring and enriching learning environment for all our students where their needs and personal growth are given utmost priority. Our purpose is to be a beacon of hope for our students, families and the local community. We are founded on Christian values in serving Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Diocese of Gloucester. We strive to give enjoyment in learning, instil a determination to achieve and succeed. We are one of the top two best performing non-selective secondary schools for overall GCSE performance in the town of Cheltenham. We are also the top performing Christian non-selective secondary school in Gloucestershire. Pupil numbers have grown to 1115 for the academic year starting September 2026, with 180 being Sixth form pupils, who may not leave site at break or lunchtime. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract offered is three years commencing on 1 August 2027, concluding on 31 July 2030, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years at the discretion of the governing body. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Cheltenham:-School-catering-services./J8HYG238EE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/J8HYG238EE

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: litmustms.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 18 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 15 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 070622-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 070622-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.