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EPT 76895 - Catering services for Endeavour Multi Academy Trust

ENDEAVOUR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust awarding a contract for catering services, specifically within the school catering sector. This is classified under CPV code 55524000, focusing on services within the UKG24 region, which covers Wolverhampton. The procurement followed a restricted procedure as part of a dynamic purchasing system, and has reached the completion stage with the contract signed on 19 January 2026. The tender process saw a competitive environment with five bids submitted. Contact for the trust can be made through Mark Highfield, and further details can be accessed via the trust's website.

This procurement process presents notable opportunities for businesses in the school catering services industry, particularly those able to offer a balance of quality, delivery, customer service, and cost-effectiveness as highlighted by the award criteria. Companies like Edwards and Ward Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate how large-scale businesses can effectively leverage their service capabilities to secure public sector contracts. This tender is particularly suited for businesses that can operate within a dynamic purchasing system and accommodate additional options spanning up to two years, providing a stable growth avenue for capable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPT 76895 - Catering services for Endeavour Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Endeavour Multi Academy Trust has awarded a further competition for catering services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Endeavour Multi Academy Trust has awarded a further competition for catering services through the 879 Building in Use Support Services DPS

Options: 1+1 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,203,720 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENDEAVOUR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Mark Highfield
Contact Email
m.highfield@endeavourmat.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7493552168

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV6 8DA
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Perton Wrottesley
Westminster Constituency
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS AND WARD

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