CORE Education Trust - Catering Services Tender
CORE Education TrustEstimated Value
Up to £2,468,700
Deadline
21 November 2025
Published
2 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Based in Birmingham, CORE Education Trust are committed to delivering the best possible experiences across their Academy Schools. CORE exist to transform young people’s lives and build ambitious futures through Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence.
CORE Education Trust believe in the power of education to inspire, to enable and to enrich every life. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools, 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 2026. 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.
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Award Details
Mellors Catering Services
£2,468,700
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CORE Education TrustKey Dates
Published
2 June 2026
Submission deadline
21 November 2025
Notice type
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Source
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