Inclusive Schools Trust ~ Catering Tender
Inclusive Schools Trust · East of England
Key facts
- Contract value
- £2,875,000
- Awarded
- 27 Sep 2026
- Contract starts
- 06 Nov 2026
- Contract ends
- 31 Oct 2029
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Buyer type
- Local government
- Source
- Find a Tender
Awarded to
| Supplier | Value |
|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering | £2,875,000 |
Description
The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Inclusive Schools Trust. The tender project is seeking to appoint a single Supplier whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of catering service within the existing facilities for the 6 primary schools of the trust. The Trust would wish the successful Supplier to review the current range of services offered, as well as looking at the delivery of the current catering service and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st November 2026 to the 31st October 2029 with the option to extend for a further two years, the extensions with mutual agreement would only be for 1 year at a time and will operate as a guaranteed performance contract, with the successful Supplier offering the Trust a fixed ceiling price per annum for the provision of catering services. The Trust intends its’ schools to be open for 190 days, to achieve the 39 weeks of the teaching curriculum. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools as well as hospitality and free issue requirements of the schools ad hoc. The client would like to see innovative delivery of emerging food trends that are seen on the high street and in retail outlets that pupils and their families frequent and therefore need to be reflected in the school dining rooms. The ITT documentation presents detailed specifications for each school against which bidders can present confident proposals. Free School Meals and hospitality will be charged based on evidenced consumption at a rate agreed yearly in line with government funding with associated sales and costs included within the pricing models. The successful Supplier will be expected to maximise the sourcing of fresh produce on a local basis, as well as provide support on educating the pupils in healthy eating and where food comes from. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The T/O value of the current contract is £575k per annum. Please see PSQ Document for more information.
Categories (CPV)
- 55524000 School catering services
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