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CA18230 - Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

NOVA TRUST

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nova Education Trust, a multi-academy trust based in Nottingham, is seeking a catering services partner through an open tender process. This tender, identified as CA18230, involves providing school catering services across all 18 of its academies within the East Midlands. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 21st August 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £10.98 million, is classified under the school catering services industry (CPV: 55524000) and is intended to start on 26th March 2027, ending on 25th March 2030. The services must be adaptable to the specific needs of each school, with an emphasis on values such as honesty and integrity. The opportunity is accessible to businesses of various sizes, specifically supporting SMEs.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can provide high-quality, responsive food service solutions across diverse educational settings. Companies that align closely with the values of Nova Education Trust—honesty, integrity, humility, and professionalism—are well-suited to this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can deliver consistent and exceptional service across multiple locations and school settings stand to benefit considerably from this partnership, making it an excellent growth avenue for qualified and value-driven providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18230 - Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Notice Description

Nova Education Trust is a multi-academy trust serving communities throughout the East Midlands. The trust is seeking to appoint a catering partner capable of delivering an exceptional service across all 18 academies. This opportunity represents one of the most significant service partnerships within Nova and requires a provider with the scale, expertise and commitment to operate consistently across a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary settings whilst remaining responsive to the unique needs of each school community. Nova Education Trust is looking for a contractor whose values align closely with those of the Trust: honesty, integrity, humility and professionalism. These principles are embedded throughout the organisation and must be evident in every aspect of service delivery, from leadership and governance through to daily interactions with pupils, colleagues and parents. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18230. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18230 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa6a14f-d18b-48bd-bedf-bbd485a02408
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,983,213 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2027 - 25 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOVA TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2TU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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