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King Edward VI High School - Catering Tender

King Edward VI High School

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13 May 2026 at 16:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

King Edward VI High School, a leading 11-18 co-educational academy located in Stafford and a member of the Walton Multi Academy Trust, has initiated a catering tender to provide services to its approximately 647 pupils and 87 staff members. The contract, valued at £810,000 gross over a potential seven-year period (3+1+1), is in the tender stage and follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure. Interested suppliers must submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire by 9th June 2026. The chosen supplier will be expected to deliver high-standard, innovative food services while maintaining a quality managerial and staffing structure. The project offers substantial financial opportunities given its significant scale and projected contract duration, with a requirement for a participatory, open financial relationship.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for caterers, particularly those experienced with educational institutions and similar contract arrangements like TUPE and LGPS under Admitted Body Status. Provided through a multi-tier competition focused on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) principle, the process evaluates cost, quality, technical capacity, and sustainability, providing a growth avenue for businesses prioritising comprehensive service quality over price alone. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs capable of demonstrating robust contractual capability, offering strong potential for contractors to secure a foothold in the public sector catering market and enhance their business profile through partnership with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

King Edward VI High School - Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Academy situated in Stafford and is a member of Walton Multi Academy Trust. There are c.606 pupils Y7-Y11 and 41 in sixth form. Total pupils on roll are 647 and there are c.87 staff. The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who: 1.Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff 2.Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team 3.Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year 4.Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Please note that there is at least one member of staff currently employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective suppliers must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option for an extension for two further one year periods - 3+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06982f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044126-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
King Edward VI High School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST17 9YJ
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Highfields & Western Downs
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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