Tapestry Learning Partnership - Catering Services Tender
Tapestry Learning Partnership · East Midlands · up to £6,750,000
What the buyer wants
Tapestry Learning Partnership seeks a catering service provider for its schools, covering breakfast, morning break, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements. The contract is for three years starting August 2027, with an option to extend for up to two more years. TUPE regulations apply due to staff transfer, including pension scheme considerations.
Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student.
The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements.
The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2027.
Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender.
TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-School-catering-services./D472GU9A2V
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://invictus-inport.com/respond/D472GU9A2V
Services required
- School catering services
What you will need to show
- TUPE regulations compliance and arrangements — Suppliers must demonstrate understanding and compliance with TUPE regulations, including arrangements for staff transfer and pension scheme membership.
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £6,750,000)
Key facts
- Buyer: Tapestry Learning Partnership
- Estimated value: up to £6,750,000
- Location: East Midlands
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 17 September 2026
- CPV: 55524000
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