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title: "Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026"
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# Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7f79aa8-3c3f-4534-b279-99dc2d9b221f

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## Summary

PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD initiated a tender process titled "Attigo Academy Trust Catering Tender 2026", seeking a caterer to provide nutritionally balanced hot meals across its academies. The awarding stage was completed on 23rd March 2026, and the contract, valued at £4,000,000, begins on 1st August 2026, ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement follows an open procedure method for services classified under CPV code 55524000, aimed at school catering services, with a focus on SMEs. Five academies in Enfield, London (postcode EN1 4UF), are included, with a requirement for caterers to meet food standards set by The Education (Academy Food Regulations) (England) 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, especially those with experience and references from similar educational institutions. With the contract spanning three years and encompassing multiple academies, it offers a substantial growth opportunity for caterers looking to expand their market presence in the educational sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs that can ensure compliance with the specific nutrient standards outlined for academy meals. Potential bidders should possess the operational capacity and quality benchmarks required by the procuring authority to thrive in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

The Attigo Academy Trust require a caterer to provide every pupil, member of staff and guests at the Trust who so requires a nutritionally balanced hot meal at lunchtime that meets the food standards as laid out by 2014 No. 1603 The Education (The Requirement for Academy Food Regulations (England) 2014. There are 5 existing (could be 6) academies that will require your catering service, All 5 academies have kitchens and TUPE data is included as part of the tender pack. Due to the value of the opportunity, we require experienced caterers who have 5 school references to include as part of the Supplier Questionnaire. Please contact our procurement consultant Mr. Mike Newell at Procurement for Schools to request the tender pack: mnewell@procurementforschools.com Additional information: 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/84d6284a-5b03-4d18-9bb1-717836dc14c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN1 4UF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI54 Enfield |
| Local authority | Enfield |
| Electoral ward | Whitewebbs |
| Westminster constituency | Enfield North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6284a-5b03-4d18-9bb1-717836dc14c8
- 19 Jan 2026 at 22:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd8c6ef-a076-403a-add2-664e6278710a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d6284a-5b03-4d18-9bb1-717836dc14c8
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd8c6ef-a076-403a-add2-664e6278710a
  19th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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