Provision of Outsourced Catering Service
A Tender Notice
by ST CHRISTOPHER'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- £2M
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 03 Feb 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2029
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2026 11:00
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
Description
This tender opportunity has been issued by St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust (“the Trust”) and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an Outsourced Catering Service (the Service”). The Contractor shall: a. work in partnership with the Trust, offering a service that is aligned to the vision, values and ethos of the Trust. b. operate a standard approach across schools, delivering an exemplary quality of service with a continuous drive in relation to uptake and participation, which ensures UIFSM and FSM reaches and stays >95%, offering innovative solutions and ideas. c. have appropriate processes and procedures in place for individuals with food allergens, medical and dietary requirements, religious cultural and SEND dietary requirements d. demonstrate a centralised contract management approach, including a robust complaints management policy that offers transparency and visibility of management information, KPI and financial performance. e. operate the contract in line with School Food Standards, British, International and EU standards & legislation, working with the Trust in compiling a nutritious and healthy menu offer. f. promote environmental and social sustainability in all aspects of the school meals provision. g. provide signage and marketing for the service. h. implement a robust mobilisation plan for the contract that will demonstrate partnership working, is seamless and demonstrates due regard for risk with appropriate mitigation measures, including the responsibility for TUPE of existing staff.
Renewal Options
2 further one year extensions
Award Criteria
| Proposed Service Model | _ |
| Service Model Case Study | _ |
| Menu Planning & Development | _ |
| Food Offering | _ |
| Allergy Management | _ |
| Contractor Staff | _ |
| Account Management | _ |
| Contract Management | _ |
| Contract Mobilisation & Risk Management | _ |
| Sustainability | _ |
| Guaranteed Position Approach Assessment | _ |
| Guaranteed Position Assessment | _ |
CPV Codes
- 55524000 - School catering services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0614e0
- FTS 009240-2026