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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
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 adulthood. Our vision, ethos and mission Our vision underpins our policies and practices: 'Working together to instil a sense of belonging for all so that every student thrives.' Our ethos provides all our students with an education which will Inspire them to learn, empower them to Achieve their full potential and enable them to Enjoy their time at school. Our mission sustains our everyday commitment to; Maintaining a school environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Providing excellence in education and creating the opportunities for every student to fulfil their potential, whatever their background or need. Ensuring strong inclusive practices are at the heart of everything we do, promoting wellbeing and equity for all. Providing the right challenge and support at the right time so everyone can experience success. Creating confident and knowledgeable students and staff with a strong sense of identity and a common purpose. Wellacre is a happy, safe and thriving school of which staff, students and their families are proud. 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-Manchester:-School-catering-services./3WJKB6HNKT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3WJKB6HNKT

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 13 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 5 February 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. 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.

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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.