Wellacre Academy ~ Catering Tender
Wellacre Academy · Education
In brief
Wellacre Academy is looking for suppliers for catering work (North West).
The estimated value is £1,241,255 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 5 February 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 13 November 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Friday 5 February 2027
How bids are scored
Criterion 1 70% · Criterion 2 30%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 8.5 bids per contract for catering contracts in this region (from 56 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Wellacre Academy. Contract Value: £248,247 2025/26 excluding VAT Contract Length: Three {3} 1+1 years Principal: Mrs J Sharrock I am very proud to lead a school where caring and committed staff ensure that students are happy, safe and thrive. At Wellacre, we inspire our students to learn, provide opportunities which help them to achieve well and provide strong pastoral care which means our students enjoy their time at school. Through strong partnerships we work together to instil a sense of belonging for all, which enables every student to succeed and become active members of their community as they move into…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: litmustms.co.uk.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 5 February 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097265-2026
Last time this was bought
Wellacre Academy ~ Cleaning Tender
- Awarded
- 11 May 2026
- Value
- £672,130
- Bids
- 5
Matched on Wellacre Academy, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
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From notice 097265-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.