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title: "Mulberry Schools Trust - Catering Services"
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# Mulberry Schools Trust - Catering Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mulberry-schools-trust-catering-services-ocds-h6vhtk-07901e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mulberry Schools Trust: "Mulberry Schools Trust - Catering Services". Published status: active. Published Value: £8,040,809. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 31 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Mulberry Schools Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/mulberry-schools-trust-coh-10035860)
- **Published Value:** £8,040,809 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** School catering services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ2
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mulberry-schools-trust-catering-services-ocds-h6vhtk-07901e#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07901e`

## 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/mulberry-schools-trust-catering-services-ocds-h6vhtk-07901e#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [delta-esourcing.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta-esourcing.com%2Frespond%2FV8CNCTB7B3)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mulberry-schools-trust-catering-services-ocds-h6vhtk-07901e#participate

## Description
Mulberry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust comprising of 14 schools across London and East Sussex, including primary, secondary and technical education provision. Our schools serve communities with diverse backgrounds and needs, united by a shared commitment to outstanding achievement for all.  Our approach is founded on the belief that education is a human right and has the power to transform lives and create greater equality of opportunity. We are committed to overcoming the barriers associated with social and economic disadvantage, combining high academic and technical ambition with rich personal development and opportunities that nurture creativity, leadership and self-determination.
Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity, reflecting the needs and aspirations of the communities it serves. Through collaboration, shared expertise and wider partnerships, we seek to provide an exceptional educational experience and the best possible opportunities for every child and young person.  We recognise that the quality of services supporting our schools, including catering, contributes to pupils' health, wellbeing and overall school experience. We therefore value high standards, inclusivity and services that respond effectively to the differing needs of our school communities.  Further information regarding Mulberry Schools Trust can be obtained here: https://mulberryschoolstrust.org/
Tender information:
The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to 6 schools within Mulberry Schools Trust, which includes the following locations:
• Mulberry Academy Bexhill - secondary
•Mulberry Academy Hastings - secondary
•Mulberry Academy St Leonards - secondary
•Mulberry Baird Primary 
•Mulberry Silverdale Primary
•Mulberry West St Leonards Primary
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two years, commencing on 1 August 2027 and ending on 31 July 2029.
The Trust will have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the contract for up to a further three years. Extensions may be exercised in periods of 12, 24 or 36 months, either individually or successively, subject to a maximum overall contract duration of five years, ending no later than 31 July 2032.  The Trust may exercise further extension options during any existing extension period, provided that the total extension period does not exceed three years. Any extension will be exercised by written notice in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Trust is under no obligation to exercise any extension option. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast, morning break, lunchtime and after school services, over the academic year, plus hospitality services upon request.
The Client is keen to secure a high quality catering service including fresh locally sourced ingredients prepared on site, with a menu design that is flexible t...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/mulberry-schools-trust-catering-services-ocds-h6vhtk-07901e)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 55524000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £8,040,809

- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2027 to 31/07/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F101011-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-26T13:19:17.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T16:29:31.011Z
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