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# Discovery MAT ~ Catering Tender

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/discovery-mat-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-066970). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Discovery MAT ~ Catering Tender: "Discovery MAT ~ Catering Tender". Published status: complete. Published Value: £690,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: litmustms.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Discovery MAT ~ Catering Tender](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/discovery-mat-catering-tender-GB-PPON-PHPH-4984-PHGJ)
- **Published Value:** £690,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 April 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK41
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £690,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/discovery-mat-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-066970#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066970`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/discovery-mat-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-066970#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [litmustms.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Flitmustms.co.uk%2Frespond%2FCANX639T9R)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/discovery-mat-catering-tender-ocds-h6vhtk-066970#participate

## Description
The successful contractor will be required to provide catering services for the following three Primary Schools within Discovery Multi Academy Trust (MAT):
1. Beechwood Primary Academy, 31 Rockfield Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 6DX
2. Oakwood Primary Academy, Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, PL6 6QS
3. Weston Mill Community Primary Academy, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EL
Trust website: https://discoverymat.co.uk/
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.
The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. While the Trust will be the principal contracting authority, each School will have its own individual budget for performance analysis and reconciliation.
The Trust is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Primary Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have, or need to develop, a strong operational base within the South West, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term.
The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.
The Trust wishes to offer wholesome, healthy eating options within the menus which should be based upon the use of fresh, local produce that is abundant throughout the South West to support the local economy.
Please see PSQ document for more information.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £690,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Discovery MAT ~ Catering Tender (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **abm Catering Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-105156`
  - Value: £690,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 15/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F022788-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-07T10:11:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T10:01:40.602Z
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