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Open tender · Notice 094969-2026

Danes Educational Trust

Danes Educational Trust

Value
£7.9m
Closes
19 Nov 2026 (11 days)
Where
East of England
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030

In plain English

Danes Educational Trust wants to appoint a single catering partner to run food services across its 13 schools (6 primary, 7 secondary) from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with an option to extend by a further two years. The contract is worth an estimated £7,900,000 and covers menu delivery, allergen management, and wider support for healthy eating and food education.

Good fit for: Established school catering contractors with experience running multi-site contracts across a Multi Academy Trust.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Needs experience catering within a Multi Academy Trust Significant experience delivering catering services within a Multi Academy Trust environment.
  • Needs track record across multiple school sites under one contract A successful track record of operating across multiple school locations under a single contract structure.
  • Must show financial stability to invest throughout the contract Financial stability and the ability to invest in continuous service improvement, training, technology and innovation throughout the contract term.
  • Must demonstrate robust allergen management systems and training Robust allergen management systems, procedures and training programmes embedded throughout the organisation.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Catering Services Opportunity Invitation to Tender – Catering Services Across 13 Schools within Danes Educational Trust Danes Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional, innovative and collaborative catering partner to deliver high-quality catering services across its family of 13 schools, comprising 6 Primary Schools and 7 Secondary Schools. As a dynamic and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, Danes Educational Trust is committed to providing outstanding educational environments where pupils and students can flourish. The Trust recognises the vital role that food, nutrition and the dining experience play in supporting wellbeing, educational outcomes and the development of healthy lifelong habits. Consequently, the Trust is seeking a catering provider that shares its vision, values and commitment to excellence. The successful catering partner will be responsible for delivering fresh, nutritious and appealing food offers that meet the diverse needs of pupils, students and staff across both primary and secondary settings. The Trust is looking for a provider that will move beyond traditional school catering models, bringing innovation, creativity and commercial expertise to create vibrant and engaging dining experiences that increase participation and enhance customer satisfaction. Menus should offer a range of contemporary, nutritious and appealing choices that reflect current food trends whilst remaining fully compliant with School Food Standards. The successful provider will be expected to continually evolve and develop its offer, ensuring that food provision remains relevant, exciting and responsive to the feedback of students, pupils and staff. Food safety and allergen management are of paramount importance to the Trust. Bidders must clearly demonstrate that al…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

suppliers.multiquote.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 7 Oct 2026.

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