Staffordshire University Academies Trust - Catering Services Tender
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The Staffordshire University Academies Trust is seeking a catering service provider to manage all catering operations across its schools in Shropshire and Staffordshire. The scope of work includes the provision of breakfast, morning break, lunch, and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract is scheduled to commence on August 1, 2027, for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated total value of the contract is 3,080,400 GBP excluding VAT. This procurement follows a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure managed by Invictus Partnership Limited. The process begins with a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, followed by an Invitation to Tender, and concludes with a presentation stage for top-scoring bidders. Award criteria are heavily weighted toward operational response quality at 85 percent, with financial price accounting for the remaining 15 percent. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Notably, TUPE regulations apply, requiring the successful provider to transfer existing catering staff and arrange Admitted Body status for those in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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