Tender: School Catering Services for S4S Cluster 12 – Claregate Primary & Christ Church Federation (Wolverhampton)

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The Litmus Partnership Ltd, on behalf of Services4Schools (S4S), is seeking a supplier for catering services for the three schools in S4S Cluster 12: Lot 1 Claregate Primary School (Tettenhall, Wolverhampton) and Lot 2 Christ Church Federation comprising Christ Church CE (VC) Infant School & Nursery and Christ Church CE (VC) Junior School (both Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton). This lotted tender covers the provision of all catering services across the schools, inclusive of hospitality and free‑issue requirements; bidders are expected to submit for all three schools as one contract though each lot may be awarded individually. The contract term is an initial three years from 02 April 2026 to 01 April 2029, with the option to extend by mutual consent for up to two further 12‑month periods on the same terms (maximum five years). The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The cluster seeks a contractor experienced with multiple primary schools and able to provide a strong operational base within the West Midlands for adequate contract support and flexibility. Services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply; many current employees are anticipated to be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the successful contractor will be expected to obtain Admitted Body Status to continue contributing to the scheme.