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Tender: School Catering Services for Nine Trust Schools in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbott

Released 22 days ago

Closes16 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate£3.1M to £18.6MInflation adjusted

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyCONNECT ACADEMY TRUST

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

11 days leftCloses Mon, 16 Nov 2026

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The Trust is seeking a catering provider to deliver school catering services across nine schools within the Trust located in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbott, with a current contract value of £850,000. The contract covers daily pupil meal provision, Free School Meal provision, hospitality services, nutritional compliance, sustainability objectives and social value commitments. Procurement will be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, and interested suppliers must demonstrate relevant education sector experience, financial stability, appropriate insurances, safeguarding compliance, food safety management systems and TUPE experience. The estimated contract commencement date is 1 April 2027.

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