Catering Tender - Blue Coat CofE Academy

The Blue Coat Church of England Academy (Walsall) Trust is seeking a single catering contractor to provide school meals and catering services for its students in the West Midlands. The contract is estimated to be valued at 1,750,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 2,100,000 GBP including VAT. The initial period of performance is scheduled from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with the possibility of two one-year extensions by mutual agreement, potentially extending the term to 31 July 2032. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable for this procurement. The award will be determined through a competitive flexible procedure consisting of a selection stage, an invitation to tender stage, presentations, and reference checking. Evaluation is weighted heavily toward quality at 70 percent, with price accounting for the remaining 30 percent. Requests to participate must be submitted in English by 20 November 2026 at 12:00pm. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Dave Croshaw.