Catering Services
CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST · published 4 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 · questions by 16 Nov 2026, 23:59
- Estimated value
- £850,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Where
- UK-wide
- Categories (CPV)
- 55520000 Catering services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
Service Quality 30% Assess: -Menu quality -Pupil engagement -FSM strategy -Staffing model -Customer service -Allergy management Commercial Proposal 25% Mobilisation & TUPE 10% Assess: - TUPE management - Staff training - Parent communications - Implementation planning Social Value 15% Assess: - Local employment - Apprenticeships - Community engagement - Educational activities Sustainability 15% Assess: - Food miles - Carbon reduction - Food waste reduction - Packaging Innovation & Added Value 5%
Description
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.
Notices for this procurement
- 4 Nov 2026 · Tender notice (update)104533-2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 14 Oct 2026 · Tender notice096984-2026 (opens in a new tab)
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