--- title: "Learning Academies Trust Catering Tender 2026 (Plymouth)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD" published: "2026-03-20" --- # Learning Academies Trust Catering Tender 2026 (Plymouth) Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d6b8ac2-4764-4758-9f05-8d765245f699.json) ## Summary The Learning Academies Trust in Plymouth is currently in the tender amendment stage for its Catering Tender 2026. The trust, consisting of 18 academies, seeks a skilled catering contractor to provide high-quality catering services. The overarching goal is to improve catering services with a focus on nutritious meals for students and staff. Procured through an open procedure above the threshold, this services procurement spans from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. The procurement, valued at £8,000,000, is open until 29 May 2026. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the tender is classified under the school meals category with Mr. Mike Newell serving as the procurement consultant. The buyer responsible for this tender is PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering, particularly those experienced in the education sector. Companies with a strong history in managing large-scale catering operations and a commitment to delivering consistent quality will find this tender appealing. The contract allows for a consistent revenue stream and offers the potential for innovative catering solutions. To be well-suited, businesses should have robust management structures, a reliable quality assurance process, and creativity in menu development. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses with the capability to meet the Trust's high standards for food quality and service are encouraged to demonstrate their expertise and compete for this opportunity to grow their portfolio within the education industry. ## Notice The Learning Academies Trust, comprising 18 academies across Plymouth, is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality catering services across its schools. The Trust is looking for a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the education sector and the capability to deliver consistent, nutritious, and appealing food for pupils and staff. Through this tender process, the Trust aims to enhance its catering provision by partnering with a contractor who shares its commitment to high food standards, excellent service delivery, and continuous improvement. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate effective management structures, robust quality assurance processes, and an innovative approach to menu development that supports healthy eating and a positive dining experience across all academies The daily combined average uptake is 2.8k meals. There are 63 staff where LGPS applies. To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: To access the tender pack, please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at mnewell@procurementforschools.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36042604-9d91-4f20-a524-031e48dc188d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD | | Locality | PLYMOUTH | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8QZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Sutton and Mount Gould | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894210 - School meals ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36042604-9d91-4f20-a524-031e48dc188d - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36042604-9d91-4f20-a524-031e48dc188d - 10 Mar 2026 at 23:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36042604-9d91-4f20-a524-031e48dc188d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36042604-9d91-4f20-a524-031e48dc188d 20th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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