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Connect Academy Trust is seeking a qualified catering provider for its nine schools located in Plymouth, Torbay, and Newton Abbot. The contract, valued at approximately 850,000 GBP excluding VAT, is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial three-year term, with options for two 12-month extensions through 31 March 2032. The scope of work includes daily pupil meal provision, Universal Infant Free School Meals, Free School Meals, and hospitality services for Trust events. All services must comply with Department for Education school food standards and current food allergy guidance. The procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure of the Procurement Act 2023. Award decisions will be based on the economically most advantageous tender, evaluated across service quality (30%), commercial proposal (25%), social value (15%), sustainability (15%), mobilisation and TUPE (10%), and innovation (5%). Interested suppliers must demonstrate financial stability, relevant education sector experience, safeguarding compliance, and robust food safety management systems. The submission deadline is 23 November 2026.

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Catering services for nine Connect Academy Trust schools, valued at £850,000.

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Connect Academy Trust

NAICS

722310 - Food Service Contractors

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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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