OpenHospitality and catering

Mulberry Schools Trust - Catering Services[E18]

London, United KingdomMulberry Schools Trust[E1]

In plain English

What they want: 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.
Who can bid: No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline: Buyer's deadline: 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.
Published 26 Oct 2026.
Value: GBP 8,040,809
Buyer: Mulberry Schools TrustSee what else this buyer buys and when.
How to apply: Through the buyer's official process. Open the original notice on UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab) ↗
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Deadline[E5]: 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Value[E19]: GBP 8,040,809
Published[E15]: 26 Oct 2026
Procedure[E14]: Competitive flexible procedure
Source: UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked: 16 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

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: •…[E6]

Eligibility and requirements

ConditionDelivery location: UKJ2, United Kingdom.[E7]
ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E8]
ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E10]
ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.[E9]
ConditionThe procurement is covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement.[E11]
DetailLot 1 runs from 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Jul 2029, extendable to 31 Jul 2032.[E3]
DetailClarification questions close at 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.[E12]
DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E17]
The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

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Updates

First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC
The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.
Source document 101011-2026

Evidence

19 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

E1
The buyer is Mulberry Schools Trust.
Document 101011-2026, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E2
The notice is classified under CPV 55524000 (School catering services).
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E3
Lot 1 runs from 1 Aug 2027 to 31 Jul 2029, extendable to 31 Jul 2032.
“2027-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E4
The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.
Document 101011-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E5
Requests to participate must be submitted by 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. Invited suppliers bid later.
“2026-11-27T12:00:00+00:00”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/expressionOfInterestDeadline, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E6
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“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…”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E7
Delivery location: UKJ2, United Kingdom.
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E8
The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E9
The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.
“vcse: true”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/vcse, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E10
The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
“sme: true”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E11
The procurement is covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement.
“GPA”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/coveredBy, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E12
Clarification questions close at 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.
“2026-11-27T12:00:00+00:00”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E13
This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.
“tender”
Document 101011-2026, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E14
The procedure is: Competitive flexible procedure.
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E15
The notice was published on 26 Oct 2026.
“2026-10-26T13:19:17Z”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/documents/1/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E16
Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E17
The notice explains how to submit a tender.
“https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V8CNCTB7B3”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E18
The notice is titled "Mulberry Schools Trust - Catering Services".
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E19
The stated value is GBP 8,040,809 excluding VAT.
“8040809 GBP”
Document 101011-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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