Tender: Catering Services for Inclusive Schools Trust – Six Primary Schools (1 Nov 2026–31 Oct 2029)

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Inclusive Schools Trust is seeking a supplier for catering services across its six primary schools. The Trust intends to appoint a single supplier to provide all on-site catering, hospitality and ad hoc free-issue requirements, review the current range and delivery of services and make recommendations, and introduce innovative menu delivery reflecting emerging high-street and retail food trends. The contract is for three years from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further two years (one year at a time) under a guaranteed performance model with a fixed ceiling price per annum; the schools are expected to be open for 190 days to achieve 39 weeks of the teaching curriculum. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on evidenced consumption at a yearly-agreed rate aligned with government funding with associated sales and costs included in pricing models. The successful supplier will be expected to maximise sourcing of fresh produce locally and support pupil education on healthy eating and food provenance. ITT documentation provides detailed specifications for each school and the current contract turnover value is £575k per annum; the Trust prioritises value for money but is not obliged to accept the lowest price.