Tender

Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 22:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Attigo Academy Trust is seeking experienced caterers through an open procurement process to provide nutritionally balanced meals for its pupils, staff, and guests across five academies. The contract, titled "Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026," falls under the industry category of school catering services, as per the CPV scheme (ID: 55524000). The procurement is being handled by Procurement for Schools Ltd, located in London with postal code EN1 4UF, and managed by Mr. Mike Newell. The tender was published on 19th January 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This procurement is conducted under the open procedure method, allowing for competitive bidding above the threshold.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for qualified catering businesses looking to expand within the educational sector. With a contract value of GBP 4,000,000, businesses that have a history of providing high-quality catering services to schools, demonstrated by five school references, can greatly benefit from this opportunity. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but is not aimed specifically at voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). To participate, interested caterers should have the necessary experience in handling similar contracts, possess a strong operational framework to service multiple sites, and comply with the nutritional standards set out in the 2014 food regulations for academies in England. This tender can serve as a significant growth milestone for businesses in the catering industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026

Notice Description

The Attigo Academy Trust require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. There are 5 existing (could be 6) academies that will require your catering service, All 5 academies have kitchens and TUPE data is included as part of the tender pack. Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd8c6ef-a076-403a-add2-664e6278710a
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 (above threshold)
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 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
PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD
Contact Name
Mr. Mike Newell
Contact Email
mnewell@procurementforschools.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EN1 4UF
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Whitewebbs
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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