Catering Services
The contract covers comprehensive school catering services for CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST, an education-sector organisation operating nine schools in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbot. The supplier will provide daily pupil meals and Free School Meals, together with hospitality services, while meeting nutritional compliance requirements and delivering the Trust’s sustainability and social value objectives. The current estimated contract value is £850,000, with an anticipated commencement date of 1 April 2027; the contract duration is not stated. Services will be delivered across the Trust’s nine schools in the UK locations of Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbot. The most critical qualification requirement is demonstrable relevant experience in delivering catering services within the education sector, alongside evidence of financial stability, appropriate insurance, safeguarding compliance, food safety management systems and TUPE experience.
Buyer: CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £850k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Plymouth
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Catering services (55520000)
From the official notice
The Trust invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified catering providers for the provision of school catering services across nine schools within the Trust (based in Plymouth, Torquay and Newton Abbott). Current value of contract is £850,000. The contract will include: • Daily pupil meal provision • Free School Meal provision • Hospitality services • Nutritional compliance • Sustainability objectives • Social value commitments The procurement will be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Interested suppliers must demonstrate: • Relevant education sector experience • Financial stability • Appropriate insurances • Safeguarding compliance • Food safety management systems • TUPE experience The estimated contract commencement date is 1 April 2027.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £850k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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