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Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools

Published 15 Dec 2025
15 Dec 2025


Reference: ATT004
Provision and distribution of fresh, chilled, frozen and ambient food and beverages to 21 academies (primary & secondary), including dairy, meat, bakery, produce, dry goods, frozen lines and drinks. Service includes multi-site scheduled deliveries, quality assurance, food safety compliance and sustainability reporting. Estimated maximum value (full potential term incl. options): £4,500,000 (incl. VAT). Pricing model: Basket pricing with indexed adjustments; category‑based discount structure; delivery charges included. Note on valuation: Actual expenditure varies with pupil numbers, menus and commodity markets. The value is an estimate for transparency and reflects ATT-wide demand forecasts and published price mechanisms. This notice is being published after contract commencement due to an administrative oversight during a staffing transition. The delay was not intentional and occurred while responsibilities were being reassigned. The contracting authority has taken steps to strengthen internal controls to ensure timely publication of future notices.

Full CPV breakdown

  • 15000000 — Food, beverages, tobacco and related products (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type
Local authority
Competition
Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type
Goods
Winning supplier
Large company
Procurement method
Competitive flexible procedure
Main category
Goods
Legal basis
UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status
Complete
Award status
Active
Language
EN
Published
15 Dec 2025 13:55
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd9d
Notice ID
ATT004

Organisations on this notice

Supplier Large
Unit S3 Narvik Way, North Shields, NE29 7XJ, United Kingdom
GB-COH 01065559

Everything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.

Organisations

Party 1 › Name Academy Transformation Trust
Party 1 › Address › Street Unit 4
Party 1 › Address › Town / city Sutton Coldfield
Party 1 › Address › Postcode B73 6AZ
Party 1 › Address › Country GB
Party 1 › Address › Country United Kingdom
Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) UKG31
Party 1 › Contact › Email procurement@attrust.org.uk
Party 1 › Role buyer
Party 1 › Link https://www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/
Party 1 › Classification › Description Public authority - sub-central government
Party 2 › Name CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED
Party 2 › Address › Street Unit S3 Narvik Way
Party 2 › Address › Town / city North Shields
Party 2 › Address › Postcode NE29 7XJ
Party 2 › Address › Country GB
Party 2 › Address › Country United Kingdom
Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) UKC22
Party 2 › Contact › Email nicolahepworth@creedfoodservice.co.uk
Party 2 › Role supplier
Party 2 › Link https://www.creedfoodservice.co.uk/
Party 2 › Business size large
Party 2 › VCSEs No
Party 2 › Public service mission organisation No
Party 2 › Sheltered workshop No

Buyer

Name Academy Transformation Trust

Tender

Title Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools
Status complete
Procedure type open
Procedure Competitive flexible procedure
Lot › Status complete
Document › Document type Conflict of interest
Document › Description Not published

Awards

Status active
Category goods
Supplier › Name CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED
Item › CPV › Description Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Region (NUTS) UKC
Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Region (NUTS) UKD
Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Region (NUTS) UKE
Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Region (NUTS) UKF
Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Region (NUTS) UKG
Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 5 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Region (NUTS) UKH
Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 6 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Region (NUTS) UKI
Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 7 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Region (NUTS) UKJ
Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 8 › Country United Kingdom
Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Region (NUTS) UKK
Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Country GB
Item › Delivery › Delivery 9 › Country United Kingdom

Contracts

Title Food Supply Tender for Academy Transformation Trust Schools
Status active
Contract period › Start 19 Sep 2025
Contract period › End 1 Aug 2028
Contract period › Can be extended to 1 Aug 2030
Can be renewed Yes
Value › Value incl. VAT £4,500,000
Value › Currency GBP
Above threshold Yes
Signed 19 Sep 2025
Document › Document 1 › Document type Contract signed
Document › Document 1 › Link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9174
Document › Document 2 › Document type Contract notice
Document › Document 2 › Description Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document › Document 2 › Link https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082918-2025
Document › Document 2 › Published 15 Dec 2025
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 1 › Title Delivery reliability
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 1 › Description 100% of missed or failed deliveries resolved by 10am the next working day. If not met, applicable credits or cashback must be provided.
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 1 › Observations › Contract period › Duration In Months 6
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 2 › Title Account Management
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 2 › Description Regular communication and availability of a dedicated account manager with meetings as required by the Trust. Active relationship management expected.
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 2 › Observations › Contract period › Duration In Months 6
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 3 › Title Product Sourcing
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 3 › Description Supply of accredited food brands at competitive prices. Must be evidenced in pricing and product range.
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 3 › Observations › Contract period › Duration In Months 6
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 4 › Title Allergen Compliance
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 4 › Description 100% of products to have full and accurate allergen information in line with Natasha's Law and Food Information Regulations. Non-compliance may lead to contract review.
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 4 › Observations › Contract period › Duration In Months 6
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 5 › Title Product Quality
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 5 › Description Maximum 2% monthly rejection rate due to quality, damage, or expired stock. Rejected items must be replaced or credited.
Agreed Metrics › Agreed Metric 5 › Observations › Contract period › Duration In Months 6
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