Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Catering Services Tender
Summary
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy has published a tender notice for catering services. The contract is estimated at £1,940,000 and will commence on January 1, 2027, for an initial three-year period with a two-year extension option. This notice is issued under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.
What changed
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy has issued a tender notice for comprehensive catering services, including hospitality and free issue requirements, for its student population of approximately 1310 pupils. The estimated total value of the contract, including VAT, is £1,940,000. The contract is set to begin on January 1, 2027, with an initial term of three years, extendable for an additional two years.
Potential suppliers are invited to submit bids for this opportunity, which falls under the scope of the UK's Procurement Act 2023. Interested parties should review the provided documentation, including the PSQ Document, for detailed information on scope, participation, submission requirements, and award criteria. The deadline for submission is not explicitly stated in this notice, but the publication date indicates the start of the procurement process.
What to do next
- Review tender documents for catering services at Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
- Prepare and submit bid according to specified requirements and deadlines
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Tender
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy ~ Catering tender
- Sir Robert Pattinson Academy UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-026004
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0670d9
Published 20 March 2026, 6:54pm
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Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (SRPA).
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is an 11 – 18 comprehensive school where students are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best. The Academy provides rich learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom resulting in a great education.
Our school is very special for many reasons. We have fantastic staff, who inspire and support students to succeed, and our ethos provides a calm and caring learning environment which you can feel as you walk around the Academy. We place strong emphasis on community values and believe every student is an individual. We believe it is crucial to celebrate everyone’s successes and varied talents. The Academy pupil roll is expected to increase during the term of this contract.
The contract will commence on 1 January 2027 for an initial period of three years, ending on 31 December 2029, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of two years at the discretion of the governing body.
The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Academy, including hospitality and free issue requirements. There are currently circa 1310 pupils, including 114 in Sixth form from September 2025 and currently 259 pupils are eligible for Free School Meals.
There is indoor seating in the main dining area for circa 243 pupils, with an ancillary seating area of 160 for pupils having cold meals or packed lunches. The School currently has two outside food pods with canopy covered seating for circa 288 pupils, but there is outside space to seat circa 1000 if required.
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,940,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3+2
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
School catering services
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
24 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/HB46P83M5M
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 September 2026
| Name | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Criterion 1 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 2 | Price | 30% |
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXX-7671-BPNZ Moor Lane, North Hykeham
Lincoln
LN6 9AF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neil Cook
Telephone: 01276 673896
Email: tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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