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Embark - Outsource Catering Service

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Deadline
5 days left
April 02, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
015007-2026
Value
£4,200,000
Location
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 18, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 02, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 01, 2026

Budget
£4,200,000
Duration
36 months
Location
East Midlands
Type
Open Procedure
67
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Trust is seeking an outsourced Catering Service to provide a high-quality service and school meal, whilst delivering value for money for the school, parents and pupils using the Services. The tender is for primary and secondary schools however further schools may join the contract as the Trust grows.

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Requirements & Qualifications

10 requirements across 5 categories

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Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Bids must be submitted no later than the deadline of 2026-04-02T00:00:00.
--Bidders must follow all specific submission instructions and format requirements detailed in the complete tender documentation.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by applicable public procurement legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be legally registered and authorized to provide catering services, specifically for schools (CPV 55524000).
--Bidders must be legally capable of entering into a contract with the Embark Federation.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in providing high-quality catering services to primary and secondary schools.
--Bidders must possess the operational capacity to serve multiple schools and adapt to potential expansion of the Trust.
--Bidders must be able to deliver a catering service that provides value for money for schools, parents, and pupils.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must demonstrate adequate financial standing and capacity to manage a contract with an estimated value of 4,200,000 EUR over a 36-month period.

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Practicality60/100

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