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Reach South Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom

VALUE

£8,599,110

DEADLINE

April 17, 2026 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

55524000

REFERENCE

004760-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for 17 Schools within Reach South Academy Trust: 1.Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2EN 2.Goosewell Primary Academy, Goosewell Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9HD 3.High Street Primary Academy, High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3SJ 4.Hill View Primary Academy, Hill View Road, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth, BH10 5BD 5.Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU 6.Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4NJ 7.Millbay Academy, The Red House, 22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EG 8.Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ 9.The Peak Academy, Drake Lane Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HD 10.Pilgrim Primary Academy, Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ 11.Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning (SAIL), Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU 12.Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA 13.Stuart Road Primary Academy, Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL 14.The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 ODS 15.Thomas Hall School, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD 16.UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL 17.A new build school, currently known as Gloucestershire Academy For Inspirational Learning (GAIL) in Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucestershire. Trust’s website: https://www.reachsouth.org/ The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which is inclusive of all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 August 2026, with the potential to then extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. Please see PSQ Document. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Plymouth:-School-catering-services./W287ZU2K5D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/W287ZU2K5D
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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004760-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This document is a standardized OCDS record of public procurement data, providing official information about the catering services tender for Reach South Academy Trust schools.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004760-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender is for the provision of comprehensive catering services, including hospitality, for 17 schools within the Reach South Academy Trust for an initial three-year period starting August 2026, with an option to extend for two additional years.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information004760-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This document is a tender notice for catering services across 17 schools within Reach South Academy Trust, offering an initial three-year contract from August 2026, extendable for two additional years, with an estimated value of £8.6 million.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004760-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice invites bids for a 3-year contract (with a 2-year extension option) to provide comprehensive catering services across 17 schools within the Reach South Academy Trust, split into five regional lots.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for catering services demonstrates good practicality and clear service description, but suffers from significant gaps in clarity regarding evaluation criteria and a complete lack of sustainability considerations.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the absence of a clear reveal date, missing 'Liable Person' information, and the lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary are notable compliance gaps.

Missing reveal date
Missing 'Liable Person'
Clarity60/100

The description of services, locations, and contract duration is very clear. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the reliance on external documents (PSQ Document) for detailed requirements significantly reduce the overall clarity of the tender notice itself.

No evaluation criteria specified
Detailed requirements not fully summarized, pointing to external documents
Completeness70/100

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and location data are well-provided. However, the tender lacks completeness in critical areas such as specified evaluation criteria and detailed requirements within the provided summary, which are deferred to an external PSQ Document.

No evaluation criteria specified
Detailed requirements deferred to external documents
Fairness65/100

Document access via the eSourcing portal and the reasonable preparation time contribute positively to fairness. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly undermines transparency and objectivity, raising concerns about the fairness of the assessment process. The 'Value Classified: Yes' alongside a disclosed value is contradictory.

No evaluation criteria specified
Contradiction in 'Value Classified' status
Practicality90/100

The tender scores highly on practicality, offering electronic submission, clear URLs for information and response, and well-defined contract start and duration. This facilitates easy access and participation for potential bidders.

Data Consistency75/100

Most data fields are consistent, with no disputes or suspensions. However, the missing 'Liable Person', the contradiction between 'Value Classified: Yes' and the disclosed estimated value, and the absence of a clear reveal date introduce inconsistencies.

Missing 'Liable Person'
Contradiction in 'Value Classified' status
Sustainability20/100

The tender completely lacks any mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a significant oversight in integrating modern sustainability considerations into the procurement process.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services, locations, and contract duration
Electronic submission and document access via eSourcing portal
Well-defined contract start date and duration
Reasonable submission period for preparation
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Lack of specified evaluation criteria
Missing reveal date and 'Liable Person' information
Contradiction regarding 'Value Classified' status
Absence of sustainability (environmental, social, innovation) considerations
Detailed requirements deferred to external documents without summary

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish all evaluation criteria within the tender notice to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Ensure all mandatory fields, including the tender reveal date and 'Liable Person', are accurately populated.
3. Integrate specific sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation) into the tender requirements to align with modern procurement best practices.

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