Tender: Catering Services for Six Penk Valley Academy Trust Schools in Penkridge (Jan 2027–Dec 2029, optional 2‑year extension)

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Penk Valley Academy Trust is seeking a supplier for the full supply of school catering services to six of its seven schools in Penkridge, Stafford: Marshbrook First School (NOR 189), Princefield First School (NOR 276), Penkridge Middle School (NOR 500), St Mary & St Chad CofE First School (NOR 178), St John's CofE First School (NOR 78) and The Rural Enterprise Academy (NOR 240). The contract term is three years from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029 with an option for a further two‑year extension at the Trust’s discretion. The Trust requires an experienced caterer able to deliver an innovative food offer and high standards of service, provide strong management and staffing with backup resources, increase pupil participation and improve the contract’s financial performance, create a positive dining environment, operate with open financial and operational reporting, accept TUPE transfers and manage existing staff in the Local Government Pension Scheme under Admitted Body Status, and be operating similar local contracts to allow regular unplanned visits and staffing coverage.