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Tender: Catering Services for Learning Academies Trust – 18 Plymouth Academies (5.6k meals/day)

Released 8 months ago

Closed29 May 2026Updated

Est. valueEstimate£3.0M to £7.1M

LocationSouth West

AgencyPROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryFood & Beverage

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 29 May 2026

About

The Learning Academies Trust is seeking a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality, consistent and nutritious catering services across its 18 academies in Plymouth for pupils and staff. The Trust requires a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the education sector and the capability to provide appealing menus, effective management structures and robust quality assurance processes while supporting healthy eating and a positive dining experience. The daily combined average uptake is 5.6k meals and there are 63 staff where LGPS applies. To access the tender pack, please contact procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at [email protected].

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