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PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering

DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust seeks a catering partner to provide meal services across four primary schools in the south west of England. This tender, currently at the tender stage, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on school catering services. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 27th February 2026 and the tender period closing on 6th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2029, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The estimated contract value is £750,000, with a gross potential value of £900,000 over five years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wide participation from suitable bidders, with submissions to be made electronically in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality and inclusive catering services, especially those experienced in providing for educational institutions. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions that enhance food safety, nutritional standards, and the wellbeing of pupils would be particularly well-suited. The trust's emphasis on collaboration and sustainability also opens doors for providers with a commitment to eco-friendly practices and community engagement. Given the scale and duration of the contract, it presents a considerable avenue for growth for any successful bidder looking to expand their presence in the educational sector.

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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/010562-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PLACE GROUP LTD

Contact Name
Miranda Farland
Contact Email
miranda.farland@place-group.com, office@dsat.org.uk
Contact Phone
+448452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0FG
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Penzance Promenade
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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