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title: "Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb4a"
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buyer: "NOVA TRUST"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Nova Education Trust Tender for Catering Services

Buyer: NOVA TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb4a

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## Summary

The Nova Trust, based in Nottingham, is inviting tenders for catering services across its multi-academy trust, which serves various communities in the East Midlands. The tender process is actively underway, with a focus on acquiring a partner capable of delivering outstanding catering services across 18 academies. This opportunity falls within the school catering services category and requires a commitment to excellence and alignment with the Trust's values of honesty, integrity, humility, and professionalism. The scope of the contract extends from March 2027 to March 2030, with possible extensions. The tender follows an open procurement method, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, and key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 21st August 2026, site visits in late September 2026, and the final award by 11th December 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in food services, particularly those with expertise in school catering. It is well-suited for businesses that can cater to varied educational settings while maintaining high standards in food quality, customer experience, and corporate social responsibility. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract prioritises innovation and relationship management alongside competitive pricing. Successful bidders will collaborate closely with the Trust to enhance the nutritional offerings within schools, contributing positively to the health and wellbeing of students. This contract could substantially elevate a business's profile in the educational sector by aligning services with the progressive values of Nova Trust.

## Notice

Nova Education Trust is a multi-academy trust serving communities throughout the East Midlands. The trust is seeking to appoint a catering partner capable of delivering an exceptional service across all 18 academies. This opportunity represents one of the most significant service partnerships within Nova and requires a provider with the scale, expertise and commitment to operate consistently across a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary settings whilst remaining responsive to the unique needs of each school community. Nova Education Trust is looking for a contractor whose values align closely with those of the Trust: honesty, integrity, humility and professionalism. These principles are embedded throughout the organisation and must be evident in every aspect of service delivery, from leadership and governance through to daily interactions with pupils, colleagues and parents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066426-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2027 - 25 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,983,213 |
| Lots value | £10,983,213 |
| 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 | NOVA TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066426-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066426-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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