Wandle Learning Trust

Tender description

The Wandle Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London. This tender is for the catering services at five schools. Currently there are four primary schools and one secondary school in the Trust. The Trust has plans to expand over the life of the new catering contract. It is envisaged the successful supplier will expand this new catering contract to include any new schools' services, when existing arrangements reach their conclusion. The Trust seeks to appoint a supplier who will provide high quality, nutritious meals to all the school communities, and be focussed on increasing the uptake of meals in every school. Lot 1: The Wandle Learning Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust based in South London. This tender is for the catering services at five schools. Currently there are four primary schools and one secondary school in the Trust. The Trust has plans to expand over the life of the new catering contract. It is envisaged the successful supplier will expand this new catering contract to include any new schools' services, when existing arrangements reach their conclusion. The Trust seeks to appoint a supplier who will provide high quality, nutritious meals to all the school communities, and be focussed on increasing the uptake of meals in every school. More information and details of the Trust can be found https://wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/ We anticipate the successful supplier will be required to obtain Admitted Body Status into the Local Government Pension Scheme. This timetable is indicative only. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to change it at its discretion. Submission of completed SQs 10 February 2025 - 12.00 Noon Notification of result of evaluation -13 February 2025 Publish Invitation to Tender -14 February 2025 Site Visit - 25 February 2025 Deadline for tender submissions -21 March 2025 Contract Start Date -1 November 2025 The contract is being tendered under the Light Touch Regime