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title: "PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06491f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering

Buyer: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06491f

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## Summary

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust has completed a procurement process for a catering contract titled "PP-10182 Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust Catering," specifically intended for four primary schools in the south west of England. The buying organisation, a Church of England multi-academy trust, is headquartered in Salisbury. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure with an emphasis on delivering high-quality and inclusive meal services across variations in meal preparation methods. The awarded contract began on 1st September 2026, with an initial term of three years and potential extensions up to five years, covering regions UKK1 and UKK25 in the United Kingdom. The contract's estimated value over the full potential five-year period is £750,000 excluding VAT. The tender process was concluded with an award to Edwards & Ward Limited, a large supplier based in Crowborough.

This catering tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive meal services at scale. Catering companies, particularly those with experience in providing school meal services, are well positioned to benefit. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in maintaining quality, nutrition, and safety standards, whilst actively contributing to the sustainability and well-being of school environments, would find this to be a beneficial opportunity to expand their operations. With an estimated contract value reaching over £1.3 million gross, the potential extensions provide additional opportunities for sustained business growth.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073126-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £1,323,172 |
| Contracts value | £1,323,172 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PLACE GROUP LTD |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Penzance Promenade |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS & WARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15894210 - School meals
- 55523100 - School-meal services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073126-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043626-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073126-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043626-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010562-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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