--- title: "Severn Academies Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b289.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Severn Academies Educational Trust ~ Catering Tender Buyer: SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b289.json) ## Summary The Severn Academies Educational Trust is inviting tenders for a catering contract that will cover eight schools within its trust and two additional schools from The Rivers CofE Academy Trust, making a total of ten schools. This opportunity falls under the "School catering services" industry category and is located in the Wyre Forest region of Worcestershire, within a 10-mile radius of Kidderminster. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions being 16 October 2026. The initial contract term is set for three years, beginning on 1 January 2027 and concluding on 31 December 2029, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The procurement method being used is an open, competitive flexible procedure. This catering tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school catering services, particularly those that can deliver operational efficiency within a compact geographical area. With an annual contract value of approximately £966,600 and a focus on guaranteed performance, this tender is suited to businesses that can provide reliable and high-quality services while offering a fixed annual return or subsidy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their market presence within the educational sector. The competitive nature of the procurement process, with a balanced emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%), allows for a diverse range of businesses to compete effectively. ## Notice The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services across all eight of the (SAET) Severn Academies Educational Trust schools as well as two schools from The Rivers CofE Academy Trust who receive a delivered service from schools within SAET. This takes the total number of schools to ten (10) within this catering tender. The annual contract value is approximately PS966,600 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 January 2027 and concluding 31 December 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. The combined pupil population is approximately 3,664, with all schools located within a 10-mile radius of Kidderminster, providing a compact and operationally efficient geographical footprint. Severn Academies Educational Trust (SAET), is a sponsoring multi academy trust based in the Wyre Forest region of Worcestershire. The trust was formed in 2016 and currently consists of two high schools and six primary schools. The trust provides high quality educational experiences and care for just over 3,000 pupils aged 2-18. The schools maintain their own identity and are led by highly effective Headteachers who are supported by their local governing bodies. SAET schools work closely together to share resources, people and innovative practice. Being part of SAET provides a strong and supportive base from which schools can provide children and young people with high quality teaching, and the skills and opportunities they need to be the best they can be. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Stourport-on-Severn:-School-catering-services./BC85S7BW89 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/BC85S7BW89 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The annual contract value is approximately PS966,600 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 January 2027 and concluding 31 December 2029. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055056-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,799,600 | | Lots value | £5,799,600 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST | | Locality | STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY13 8AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wyre Forest | | Electoral ward | Mitton | | Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest | | Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55524000 - School catering services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055056-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055056-2026 11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/BC85S7BW89 - https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Stourport-on-Severn:-School-catering-services./BC85S7BW89 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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