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Sheffield South East Trust Cluster ~ Catering Tender

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Updated November 13, 2026

Deadline
64 days left
January 18, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
108036-2026
Value
£22,000,000
Location
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Published
November 07, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

November 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

January 11, 2027

Submission Deadline

January 18, 2027

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2027

Key facts

Estimated value
£22,000,000
Deadline
64 days left
CPV Code
55524000 — School catering services
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Lots
Divided into lots
Budget
£22,000,000
Duration
36 months
Location
South Yorkshire
Type
Open Procedure

Original Tender Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Sheffield South East Trust Cluster, a cluster of schools which have come to market in a collaborative way. •Contract start date: August 1st •Contract value: 4.4m Per year, excluding VAT. •Contract length: Three {3} +1 +1 •Number of schools: 44 {7 in one Trust} The Sheffield South East Trust is leading a city wide collaborative initiative to deliver a new, shared catering service across Sheffield schools from September 2027. By working in partnership, we will unlock economies of scale that deliver greater value and shared benefit. This network brings together schools of all sizes and settings inner city and rural alike bound by a shared commitment to excellence. Our holistic, inclusive approach is designed to enhance learning and secure lifelong outcomes for every pupil in our care. We recognise that collective action delivers far more than working in isolation: together, we build stronger foundations for children and their families, raising aspirations across our region. Mark Dunker, CFO, of Sheffield South East Trust has brought on board the Litmus Partnership to stand alongside us—guiding, shaping, and delivering the very best future for every single pupil in our care. Led by unshakeable purpose and crystal clear vision, we are driven to find nothing less than the perfect solution for the young people in our schools. This project has grown from a shared hope into something truly extraordinary over these past months: 36 school leaders have now united, standing together to choose a contractor who will match our ambition and deliver the absolute highest standards in food, care, and service. 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-Sheffield:-School-catering-services./DZMYQGAEME To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/DZMYQGAEME

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Basic Requirements

  • Company registration in EU required
  • Proven track record in similar projects
  • Financial stability documentation

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