Open tenders / Catering & food
Open tender · Notice 103142-2026
Anglian Learning - Catering Tender
Anglian Learning
- Value
- £18.6m
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Aug 2027 – 31 Jul 2030
In plain English
Anglian Learning, a multi-academy trust, wants one caterer to run school catering (breakfast, break, lunch, after-school and hospitality on request) across 24 primary and secondary schools in the East of England, from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030, with an option to extend by up to two years. The estimated value is £18,650,000 over the three years, based on a current annual value of £3,730,000, and bids close on 27 November 2026 at 12:00.
Good fit for: Large contract caterers already serving many schools, with turnover of at least £5 million.
- Minimum £5 million annual turnover
The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is £5 million
- Needs £10 million employer's and public liability insurance
minimum requirement for a contractor’s employers' liability and public liability insurances of £10 million
- Winner pays half the RIVA tender fee
the successful tenderer will be required to pay 50% of the RIVA tender fee for this project directly to RIVA, upon their contract award
- Existing catering staff are in the Local Government Pension Scheme
There are incumbent catering staff currently within the Local Government Pension Scheme
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Anglian Learning is a successful multi-academy trust in East Anglia. We provide inclusive education and equal opportunities, celebrating our differences and supporting learners of all abilities and backgrounds. Our academies consist of 14 primary, 8 secondary schools and 2 sixth forms, each retaining their unique identity and ethos. We value a culture of supportive, respectful relationships. Our people are empowered to embrace new ideas and think creatively as we Transform Together. Further information regarding Anglian Learning can be obtained here: https://anglianlearning.org/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide excellent catering services to Anglian Learning, which includes the following locations: Secondary Bassingbourne Village College Bottisham Village College Howard Community Academy Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Linton Village College Sawston Village College Soham Village College Stour Valley Community School The Netherhall School The Oakes College Cambridge Primary Bottisham Community Primary School Clare Community Primary School Fen Ditton Community Primary School Kennett Primary School Linton Heights Junior School Marleigh Primary School Stapleford Community Primary School The Icknield Primary School and Pippins Pre-School The Meadow Primary School The Pines Primary School and Pine Cones Pre-School The Shade Primary School The Weatheralls Primary School Wimbish Primary Academy The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st August 2027 – 31st July 2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 31st July 2032. The contract offers an excellent opportunity to review and propose enhancements to the current catering services. This includes but is not limited to; breakfast…
Getting the documents
delta-esourcing.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 30 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £3.8m to £9.6m (6 since 2025; 4 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP-10189 Harbour Learning Trust Catering Harbour Learning Trust | Good Lookin Cookin Ltd SME | £3.8m | 18 Sep |
| Tandridge Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender Tandridge Learning Trust | Olive Dining Ltd SME | £4m | 2 Jul |
| Mosaic Schools Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender Mosaic Schools Learning Trust | Olive Dining Ltd SME | £9.6m | 29 May |
| Ivy Learning Trust - Catering - Contract Award Educo | Nourish | £6.2m | 5 May |
| Catering Services Tender for Rutland Learning Trust The Rutland Learning Trust | Kingswood Education Catering Ltd SME | £4.2m | 20 Apr |
| Southport Learning Trust ~ Catering Tender Southport Learning Trust | Aspens Services Ltd | £6.6m | 22 Oct |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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