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PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 May 2026 at 16:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust procured school catering services for four primary schools in the south west of England. The requirement is for a catering partner to deliver safe, high-quality and inclusive meals across a mixed operating model: some schools cook fresh on site, while others reheat or finish meals on site. The service covers consistent pupil experience, nutrition, food safety, allergen control, wellbeing and sustainability, with collaboration between the catering provider, schools and the Trust. The procurement is for services, covering school meals, school-meal services and school catering services. The Trust is based in Salisbury and is the organisation buying and using the service. The requirement also includes marketing, staffing, hygiene, operational systems, financial management and performance reporting.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. One bid was received and one supplier reached the final stage. Edwards & Ward Limited was awarded the contract on 12 May 2026. The awarded value is £1,323,172.35 excluding VAT, or £1,587,806.82 including VAT. The initial estimated value over the potential five-year period was £750,000 excluding VAT. The contract was signed on 31 July 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with the client holding an option to extend it by two further one-year periods, up to 31 August 2031. There was one lot. Evaluation was based on quality, weighted at 60%, and price, weighted at 40%. Electronic submission was allowed and English was the submission language.

This award shows demand for a catering operator able to manage school meal delivery across different kitchen models while maintaining consistent standards. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience delivering nutritious menus, including healthy and vegetarian options, with portion control, suitable presentation and effective allergen management. Strong food safety systems are central: HACCP or an assured safe catering system, current manuals, temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, safe storage and separation of raw and cooked food. The service also requires trained, hygienic and courteous staff, reliable cover, appropriate uniforms and efficient service. Useful operational capability includes food and equipment management, waste monitoring, complaint handling, surveys, budget control and regular weekly, monthly and annual reporting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering

Notice Description

DSAT (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust) is a Church of England multi-academy trust based in the south west of England. 4 primary schools will be involved. This tender seeks a catering partner to deliver a safe, high-quality and inclusive meal service for four primary schools, recognising that the Trust operates a mixed delivery model where some sites cook fresh on site and others reheat/finish meals on site. Bidders are expected to demonstrate how they will provide a consistently positive pupil experience across both models--maintaining quality, nutrition, food safety and allergen controls--while working collaboratively with schools and the Trust, supporting wellbeing and sustainability, and contributing to the Trust's aim to help all pupils and school communities to flourish. There is LGPS. Further information on the Client's requirements can be found at Attachment 1a Client Data and Attachment 1b Specification. The Contract period will be for 3 years initially, with the option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client. The estimated contract value for this contract over the full potential 5 year period is PS750,000 (excluding VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one-year periods at the discretion of the Client

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06491f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15894210 - School meals

55523100 - School-meal services

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,323,172 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,323,172 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0FG
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Wilton
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Edwards and Ward Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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